Business Development Executive

Internal Business Development ExecutiveBury (Head Office)£28,000 - £32,000 (DOE/negotiable) + Bonus Scheme (capped)8:00am - 5:00pm (Office based)25 days holiday + bank holidaysClear progression pathSales training providedAdaptable Recruitment are delighted to be supporting one of the UK's leading suppliers in their search for an Internal Business Development Executive to join their growing team.The RoleThis is a fantastic opportunity to support a high-performing sales and business development team, playing a key role in driving new business activity. You'll be responsible for engaging with prospective customers through outbound calls, following up on leads and connecting with website enquiries, helping to build strong early-stage relationships.This role offers access to a well-established database of contacts, as well as a steady flow of warm leads, providing a strong foundation for building and developing your sales pipeline.Key ResponsibilitiesHigh-volume outbound calling to cold, warm, and dormant leads to generate and qualify opportunitiesBuild rapport quickly and confidently with prospective customersHandle inbound enquiries and convert interest into qualified leadsAccurately update CRM with call activity, notes, and pipeline progressSupport quotes, proposals, and follow-ups to maintain momentumWork closely with internal teams to ensure smooth handover of qualified opportunitiesTrack outreach activity and support campaign performanceIdentify cross-sell and upsell opportunitiesMaintain strong product knowledge to support effective conversationsAbout YouConfident and professional telephone mannerStrong communication skills, both written and verbalCustomer-focused with excellent relationship-building abilityHighly organised with strong attention to detailAble to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environmentPositive, proactive, and a strong team playerComfortable working independently when required1-2 years' experience in sales, telemarketing, lead generation, or B2B customer serviceExperience using CRM systems (e.g. HubSpot, Salesforce) desirableExperience within construction, plant hire, industrial, wholesale, utilities, or similar sectors is advantageousFluent in written and spoken EnglishIf you're someone who thrives in a high-volume, fast-paced sales environment and enjoys building relationships from the very first conversation, we'd love to hear from you.TPBN1_UKTJ