Business Development Executive

Business Development Executive

Location: Letchworth Garden City | Salary: £26,000 – £30,000 + uncapped commission | Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

About our client

Our client is a growing business within the electronic components sector, supporting manufacturers with sourcing, pricing, and inventory solutions. With a strong and expanding pipeline of leads, they are investing in their sales function and looking for a driven individual to help convert interest into tangible opportunities. This is an exciting time to join a close-knit team where you’ll gain exposure across the full sales cycle and have the autonomy to make a real impact.

Details

• Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 5pm
• Office-based role in Letchworth Garden City
• Uncapped commission structure based on performance (GP)
• 29 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Private healthcare and life insurance
• Pension scheme
• Full training and ongoing support
• Friendly, sociable team environment, within a dog-friendly office.

Responsibilities

• Qualifying inbound leads and converting them into RFQs, meetings, and new business opportunities
• Proactively reaching out to manufacturers to identify key decision-makers within purchasing/procurement
• Managing a busy inbox, responding to quote requests and customer queries
• Sourcing pricing, requesting product information, and preparing quotations
• Building relationships with OEMs and suppliers to obtain accurate and competitive pricing
• Generating new opportunities through outbound activity including calls, emails, and LinkedIn
• Supporting with consignment opportunities and excess inventory solutions
• Working closely with the wider sales team to maximise revenue opportunities

What We’re Looking For

• Essential: Background in electrical/electronic components, either in a sales capacity or as a buyer within an OEM environment
• Previous experience in a sales or business development role (telesales experience desirable)
• Confident communicator, comfortable with high-volume outbound calling
• Proven track record of converting leads into opportunities
• Resilient, proactive, and target-driven with a “hunter” mentality
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage a varied workload
• Experience using LinkedIn for prospecting and lead generation is beneficial

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