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Posted 01 August, 2026

Business Development Executive

HR GO Recruitment
Bridgwater, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Business Development Executive

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?? Bridgwater (Office-Based)
\n ?? £40,000 - £42,000 + Excellent Benefits

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\nReady to drive growth and open new doors?\n
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Our client is a leading provider of safety products and services across the UK, helping organisations stay compliant, protected and safe. As the business continues to grow, they are looking for a motivated and commercially focused Business Development Executive to help identify opportunities, build relationships and generate new business.

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If you're confident speaking to decision-makers, enjoy developing relationships and thrive on turning conversations into opportunities, we'd love to hear from you.

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\nThe Role\n
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You'll be responsible for generating and qualifying new business opportunities across a range of sectors, engaging with prospective customers and building strong relationships that contribute to continued business growth.

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With access to an established CRM, existing prospect data, marketing-generated leads and a respected brand, you'll have the tools needed to focus on what you do best: developing opportunities and winning business.

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\nKey Responsibilities\n
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  • Generate and qualify new business opportunities
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  • Build relationships with key decision-makers across target sectors
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  • Conduct discovery calls and virtual meetings with prospective customers
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  • Manage and develop a healthy sales pipeline
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  • Follow up enquiries, introductions and marketing-generated leads
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  • Work closely with the wider commercial team to progress opportunities
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  • Maintain accurate CRM records and pipeline reporting
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  • Support account growth, customer retention and cross-selling opportunities
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\nAbout You\n
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  • Experience in business development, sales, lead generation, account management or a similar commercial role
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  • A confident communicator who enjoys building relationships
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  • Experience managing opportunities through a sales pipeline
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  • CRM experience and strong organisational skills
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  • A proactive, resilient and results-driven mindset
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  • Commercial awareness and a genuine passion for winning new business
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\nDesirable\n
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  • Experience within safety products, compliance, facilities management, engineering or technical B2B sectors
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  • HubSpot or similar CRM experience
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  • Consultative or solution-based selling experience
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  • Experience working with NHS, education, public sector or commercial customers
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\nWhat's In It For You?\n
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? £40,000 - £42,000 salary
\n ? 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
\n ? Pension Scheme (4% employer contribution / 5% employee contribution)
\n ? Wellbeing 360 package, including:

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  • 24/7 GP access
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  • Mental health support
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  • Wellness support for you and your immediate family
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  • Discounts at hundreds of retailers
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  • And much more
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? Cycle to Work Scheme
\n ? Monday to Friday, 08:30 - 17:00 (40 hours per week)

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