Business Development Executive - Maternity Cover

Business Development Executive

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- Maternity Cover Were recruiting on behalf of a forward-thinking business in Newton Aycliffe who is looking for a Business Development Executive to join their team on a maternity cover basis.

This is a great opportunity for a commercially minded and proactive individual to support the generation of enquiries, bookings, and engagement across a portfolio of safety, compliance, and consultancy services.

Working as part of a collaborative team, youll be a key point of contact for both new and existing customers; building relationships and converting interest into business opportunities through effective communication and targeted outreach.

Key Responsibilities: Achieve sales targets and KPIs as part of the business development team Engage with customers via marketing campaigns, website enquiries, events, and inbound calls Follow up on leads to generate interest, meetings, and bookings Manage and maintain accurate CRM records Build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing clients Support targeted outreach through research and customer profiling Follow up on campaigns, webinars, and promotional activity Support customers through consultative conversations to identify suitable courses and consultancy services Collaborate with internal teams on product knowledge and customer needs Use social media (in line with policy) to support engagement and lead generation Attend events, exhibitions, and conferences when required Assist with reporting, administration, and team sales activities What Were Looking For: Experience in a business development, sales, or customer-facing role Proven ability to meet KPIs and targets Strong communication and relationship-building skills Proactive, organised, and able to work in a fast-paced environment Confident handling customer conversations and objections Experience using CRM systems (desirable) Ability to prioritise workload effectively xwzovoh Willingness to attend occasional events and travel Understanding of science, technology, or COMAH/regulated sectors (Desirable) Whats on Offer Salary £30,000 £33,000 (DOE), maternity cover contract Hybrid working (4 days per week in the Newton Aycliffe office) 28 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays Pension scheme (6% employee contribution), life assurance, and optional private healthcare Bonus scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, and recognition awards C ompany events and gym discount To submit your CV, please press apply or contact Katie Kendall at our Northallerton office for further information.