Business Development Executive - Expiring soon!
Posted 07/05/2026 by Flexistaff Solutions Ltd
Business Development Executive / Telesales Executive
Location: Leighton Buzzard
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm
Salary: £28 000 + commission
Overview
Our client is seeking a motivated and results-driven Business Development Executive to join their growing sales team.
This is a high-energy, target-driven role focused on generating new business through proactive cold calling, lead generation, and relationship building. The ideal candidate will have strong telesales experience and a proven ability to win new customers.
Cold calling is a key part of the role, with a minimum KPI of 80 outbound calls per day.
Key Responsibilities
- Achieve daily, weekly, and monthly sales targets
- Generate and develop new business opportunities
- Carry out high-volume outbound cold calling (80+ calls per day KPI)
- Identify and qualify new sales leads
- Research new markets, trends, and potential customers
- Prepare and follow up on sales proposals and quotations
- Understand customer needs and recommend suitable products/services
- Negotiate with new and existing customers via phone and email
- Maximise opportunities from inbound and outbound enquiries
- Maintain accurate CRM records and update activity daily
- Produce reports on activity, pipeline, and performance
- Attend networking events and support business development activity
- Work collaboratively with internal teams
Requirements
- Previous experience in telesales or business development
- Strong cold calling and lead generation skills
- Proven track record of achieving sales targets
- Confident communicator with excellent telephone manner
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Email)
- Self-motivated with a strong “hunter” mentality
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, target-driven environment
Personal Attributes
- Driven and ambitious
- Resilient and confident in handling rejection
- Positive “can-do” attitude
- Strong work ethic and desire to succeed
- Excellent communication skills
- Type:
- Permanent
- Contract Length:
- N/A
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- Job ID:
- 225080427
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