Business Development Executive

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Yeovil
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Sales & Marketing
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Business Development Sales Lead Generation Client Relationship Management B2B Sales Communication Skills Negotiation Full UK Driving Licence

FULL DESCRIPTION

Business Development Executive

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is hiring a Business Development Executive for a permanent, hybrid role based in Yeovil, Somerset. The role involves winning new business, managing client relationships, and driving sales across multiple sectors. Candidates should have proven sales or business development experience, a full UK driving licence, and strong communication skills.

Key Duties

  • Proactively win new business across Somerset.
  • Build and manage relationships with new and existing clients across multiple sectors.
  • Identify business opportunities and develop tailored recruitment solutions.
  • Manage the full sales cycle from lead generation to order.
  • Build strong, long-term client relationships.
  • Achieve personal and team sales targets.
  • Act as a visible representative for [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] in the local business community, meeting clients face-to-face, networking purposefully and working collaboratively with recruitment colleagues.

Requirements

  • Proven experience in sales or business development.
  • A confident, people-first approach with strong communication skills.
  • Self-motivated attitude with drive to exceed targets.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.
  • Desire to build a long-term career in recruitment.
  • Full UK driving licence (essential).
  • Open to B2B sales professionals as well as recruiters; attitude, curiosity and relationship-building skills are key.

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary with continuous training and development.
  • Structured onboarding programme, ongoing coaching and day-to-day support from manager and wider team.
  • Minimum 25 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays), increasing with service - plus your birthday off and a You Day.
  • Hybrid working.
  • Generous company sick pay scheme.
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
  • Pension scheme and life assurance from day one.
  • Clear career pathways.
  • Friendly, supportive, and inclusive working environment.
  • Discount shopping portal and long-service awards.
  • Competitions, incentives, and regular team get-togethers.
  • Recognition for high performance and a team culture that celebrates success together.
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