Business Development Executive Location: LeicesterSalary: £26,000 - £30,000 basic + commissionHours: Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm (early finish on Fridays)Contract: Full-time, permanentOur client, a busy and well-established professional services company based in Leicester, is currently looking to recruit a confident and motivated Business Development Executive to support continued growth.This is a proactive, new-business-focused role, ideal for someone who enjoys building relationships, speaking to decision-makers, and converting opportunities into long-term clients.The Business Development Executive Role Generating new business through networking, telephone marketing and other outreach activities Identifying and engaging potential customers Delivering business pitches to prospective clients (both face-to-face and remotely) Building and managing a strong pipeline of sales opportunities Attending networking events and client meetings as required Liaising closely with internal teams to ensure smooth onboarding of new clients The Ideal Candidate Previous experience in a sales or business development role (B2B experience preferred) Confident and professional on the telephone Comfortable presenting business pitches to prospective customers Self-motivated, organised and target-driven Strong communication and relationship-building skills Full UK driving licence (essential) What''s on Offer Basic salary of £26,000-£30,000 (depending on experience) Competitive commission ..... full job details .....