Business Development Executive

Are you a driven and commercially astute sales professional with a passion for generating new business? Do you excel in building relationships and understanding customer needs within the industrial sector?

Business Development Executive

Company Overview

The company is a leading supplier of industrial cylinder gases across the UK and is part of the globally recognised organisation. With over 60 years of experience, we deliver high-quality products, expert technical support, and responsive local service to a wide range of industrial sectors. We pride ourselves on combining global expertise with a personal, customer‑focused approach, consistently exceeding expectations.

What's on Offer

• Base Salary: £35,000 per annum.
• Earnings: Uncapped bonus (realistic £8,000+ in year one).
• Benefits: Company car or car allowance.
• Growth: Ongoing professional training and development within a global organisation.

Job Location

Hull (field-based role covering Hull, Whitby, Wetherby & Pontefract)

Department

Sales

Reporting Relationship

Area Sales Manager

Job Summary

We are seeking a motivated Business Development Executive to expand our market share within the Hull and surrounding territories. This predominantly field-based role involves identifying new business opportunities, promoting our comprehensive range of cylinder gases and associated products, and employing a consultative sales approach to secure new clients.

Job Type

Full-time

Requirements

• Proven experience in a field sales or business development role.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and act on new business opportunities.
• Strong understanding of the sales cycle, from prospecting to negotiation and closing.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
• A proactive and results-oriented approach with a commitment to achieving targets.
• Ability to work independently and manage a designated territory effectively.
• Commitment to adhering to all company policies, particularly those related to Safety, Health, and Environmental standards.

Experience

6+ years of experience in sales, with a focus on business development and industrial product sales.

Skills

• Consultative Selling
• New Business Acquisition
• Territory Management
• Relationship Management
• Negotiation Skills
• Product Knowledge (industrial gases preferred)
• Safety, Health, and Environmental Compliance

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