Omega is working with a leading engineering components supplier, seeking a driven and commercially focused Business Development Executive to join their established team in Jarrow. This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic organisation recognised for delivering high-quality products and exceptional customer service across a wide range of industries.
Responsibilities – Business Development Executive
- Potentialise, prioritise and proactively maximise all sales opportunities within an assigned UK territory, managing a large B2B customer portfolio.
- Win new business and grow existing revenue streams through effective telesales and strong key account management.
- Use questioning and listening techniques to understand customer applications, ensuring effective cross‑selling and up‑selling across multiple product lines.
- Build and develop long‑term customer relationships through regular proactive communication.
- Prepare and follow up sales quotations for customers, prospects and leads, working closely with Key Account Managers to support conversion.
- Carry out proactive outbound sales activity including telemarketing campaigns, cold calling, reactivation of lapsed accounts and follow‑up of new leads.
- Operate in line with internal policies covering pricing, order entry, lead times and call quality procedures.
- Develop and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues and internal departments to support customer needs.
- Maintain accurate customer and sales activity records using the CRM system.
- Participate in team meetings, briefings and ongoing communication with team leaders.
- Engage positively in team projects and initiatives to support continuous improvement.
- Take part in regular training and development sessions to enhance product knowledge and sales skills.
- Provide additional support to colleagues and the wider team when required.
Requirements – Business Development Executive
- Proven experience in B2B sales or telesales.
- Experience working within a commercial, target‑driven environment.
- Excellent communication and influencing skills.
- Strong commercial awareness with the ability to identify cross‑selling opportunities.
- Self‑motivated, resilient and able to deliver against agreed targets.
- Highly organised with strong time management skills.
- Strong work ethic with the ability to adapt to change.
- A collaborative team player.
- Minimum A‑Level standard of education.
- Experience of OEM markets – desirable.
- Manufacturing industry knowledge – desirable.
Benefits – Business Development Executive
- Discretionary bonus scheme.
- Up to 5% matched pension contribution.
- Life assurance – 4x annual salary.
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Cycle to work scheme.
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