Business Development Executive

Location: Bromsgrove office based 
Salary: £35,000–£40,000 commission (depending on experience)

We're looking for an ambitious and commercially minded Business Development Executive to join a growing, award-winning UK business specialising in advanced battery technology.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in identifying and developing new business opportunities across a range of commercial and industrial sectors. Working closely with the Head of Commercial, you'll help drive growth by building relationships, developing qualified opportunities and supporting customers throughout the sales journey.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building relationships, is proactive in their approach and wants to be part of a business with ambitious growth plans.

Business Development Executive Key Responsibilities

• Identify and research potential customers across key target sectors.
  
  
• Build and maintain a healthy pipeline of qualified opportunities.
  
  
• Progress opportunities through the sales process in collaboration with the wider commercial team.
  
  
• Keep CRM records accurate and up to date, ensuring clear visibility of pipeline activity.
  
  
• Carry out structured outbound business development through phone, email and digital channels.
  
  
• Support customer meetings, both virtually and face-to-face, throughout the sales cycle.
  
  
• Re-engage lapsed customers and identify new opportunities for growth.
  
  

Commercial Support

• Assist with preparing proposals, quotations, tenders and supporting documentation.
  
  
• Carry out market and customer research to strengthen commercial opportunities.
  
  
• Support negotiations and help maintain momentum through the sales process.
  
  

Events & Networking

• Represent the business at exhibitions, trade shows and industry events.
  
  
• Capture and qualify leads generated through events.
  
  
• Ensure timely follow-up to maximise conversion opportunities.
  
  

Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Maintain accurate reporting on pipeline performance and business development activity.
  
  
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, outreach strategies and customer engagement.
  
  
• Support the ongoing development of business development best practice as the team grows.
  
  

We're looking for a Business Development Executive who is commercially driven, organised and confident communicating with customers.

You'll ideally have:

• Previous experience in business development, lead generation or a commercial support role.
  
  
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
  
  
• Confidence engaging with prospects across phone, email and digital channels.
  
  
• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to understand customer requirements.
  
  
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
  
  
• Experience using CRM systems and structured sales processes.
  
  
• A proactive attitude with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
  
  

In return the Business Development Executive will receive

• Competitive salary of £35,000–£40,000 (depending on experience).
  
  
• Attractive commission structure.
  
  
• Opportunity to develop your career within a growing and ambitious business.
  
  
• Supportive, collaborative working environment.
  
  
• The chance to make a genuine impact as part of an expanding commercial team.
  
  

If you are an ambitious results driven Business Development Executive and this role sounds like you then please send your updated CV to michelle.laight@pertemps.co.uk