Business Development Executive

Are you a proactive and commercially minded sales professional looking to make a real impact?Were looking for a Business Development Executive to help drive the expansion of our Short-Term Management (SMC) contracts and grow our commercial property portfolio.This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in identifying new commercial partnerships, building strong client relationships, and directly contributing to our strategic growth targets.About the RoleAs a Business Development Executive, youll manage the full lifecycle of new business opportunities, from lead generation and research through to proposal development and contract completion.Youll work closely with our Business Development Manager and wider Commercial team to secure new sites and partnerships across a diverse client base, including:Supermarket chainsLeisure centresPub & restaurant groupsHotelsHealthcare providersAnd other organisations operating car parks outside of the traditional parking sectorWhat Youll Be Doing:Identifying and developing new short-term management opportunitiesResearching and engaging prospective clients to understand their needsCreating compelling, high-quality sales proposals that showcase TIMES 24's valueManaging and progressing opportunities through every stage of the sales cycleMaintaining an active, accurate sales pipeline using CRM systemsSupporting larger or more complex commercial opportunities alongside the BDMPreparing pipeline updates, reporting data, and proposal documentationRepresenting TIMES 24 professionally at meetings, site visits, and networking eventsEnsuring smooth handovers of new contracts to operational teamsContributing to the continuous improvement of sales processes and materialsWhat were Looking For:Youll be someone who thrives in a fast-paced commercial environment and enjoys building relationships that turn into results.Youll bring:Experience in business development, sales, or account management (ideally within a commercial, property, or service-led industry)Confidence presenting solutions to stakeholders at all levelsStrong organisation skills and the ability to manage multiple opportunitiesA proactive, target-driven mindsetA collaborative approach and ability to work cross-functionallyA genuine customer-first attitudeExcellent communication and negotiation skillsStrong commercial awareness and understanding of opportunity valueHigh attention to detail in proposals and documentationProficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM systemsResilience, initiative, and the drive to seek out new opportunitiesWhat We Offer:Competitive Package: £30,000 base salary + £5,000 car allowance.Uncapped Commission Structure: First year OTE of £5,000 in CommissionLeave Benefits: 33 days leave per year (inclusive of bank holidays)Birthday Bonus: Take an extra day off to celebrate your special day.Reward & Recognition Program: Your efforts won't go unnoticed.Perk scheme: Discount at all your favourite storesFree or Discounted Parking: Your car deserves a good spot too!Cycle to Work Scheme: Get up to £1000 towards a new bike.Company Pension: Plan for your future with us.Death in Service Benefit: Providing peace of mind.Employee Assistance Program: We care about your well-being.Work-Life Balance: Fantastic work-life balance in a supportive environment.Continuous Development: Ongoing training, coaching, and development in a helpful and encouraging environment.Pension Scheme: Generous employer contribution to your pension scheme.TPBN1_UKTJ