Salary: Competitive, with performance-based bonuses; final package dependent on experience
Contract Type: Permanent, Hybrid, Full time.
Progression: progression to Business Development Manager possible for the right candidate.
Benefits
- A merit based, swift progression track for all employees.
- Full private healthcare including comprehensive cancer cover after 2 yrs service.
- Statutory pension.
- Employee Assistance program.
- Up to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Loyalty service awards at each important stage of employment.
- Two weeks break at Christmas.
- Volunteer days and charity activities.
- Team building events throughout the year.
Company
At IQ Glass Group, our employees are at the centre of all we do. Founded in 2010, we have built the company on a foundation of strong individual employees who have worked hard and progressed quickly through the ranks, creating a company of progression, ambition and teamwork.
We are the UK’s leader in high-end architectural glazing solutions, renowned for delivering innovative, bespoke glass installations for luxury residential and commercial projects. With a portfolio that includes some of the most prestigious architectural designs in the world, we pride ourselves on pushing the boundaries of what’s possible with glass.
Role
We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Business Development Executive to join our growing team. This is a pivotal role, working across the marketing and sales team to strengthen our relationships with existing clients as well as develop new relationships with a focus on identifying new business opportunities, nurturing client relationships, and driving revenue growth.
Reporting to the Sales Director.
Responsibilities
- Maintain regular and professional communication with existing clients, ensuring we are aware of all their project requirements.
- Identify and develop new business opportunities within the architectural and construction sectors.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with architects, contractors, developers, and private clients.
- Negotiate partnerships with various companies for future secure revenue growth.
- Collaborate with marketing and technical teams to create project proposals for potential projects, using tailored solutions that meet client needs.
- Prepare and deliver compelling presentations and proposals.
- Track market trends and competitor activity to inform strategic decisions.
- Keep in regular verbal contact with key clients and customers, ensuring IQ Glass is never far from their minds when specifying glass.
- Develop relationships through meetings and verbal communication.
- Target key B2B clients to arrange meetings and/or CPD seminars in person and online.
- Prepare and deliver compelling CPD’s, sales presentations and proposals.
- Organise and undertake meetings and visits to our glazing design studio in Amersham.
- Research and develop new relationships with architects, contractors, developers or other specifiers to increase revenue and growth.
- Collaborate with internal teams (design, technical, and project management) to ensure client requirementsare met.
- Maintain accurate records of leads, opportunities, and client interactions using CRM tools.
- Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and customer feedback to inform business strategy.
- Telephone, Teams and Email communication with key clients and customers, recording all correspondence on the CRM and feeding information to the relevant teams.
- Work with the marketing team to create compelling sales presentations and proposals for client meetings.
- Collaborate closely with the sales team to ensure we are providing an exceptional front-end service.
- Work with the sales team to strategically plan proactive communications in a way that encourages engagement on existing opportunities and repeat business.
- Deliver presentations and technical CPD seminars to chosen companies, either in person or via Teams.
Qualifications
We’re looking for a target driven individual with experience in business development, ideally within the construction, glazing, or architectural sectors.
- Collaborative team player.
- Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Proactive, self‑motivated approach with a passion for design and innovation.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously.
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