Business Development Executive

Company: Forrest
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Location: Runcorn
Job Description:

Business Development Executive Runcorn up to 33,000 OTE We are recruiting on behalf of a growing business for a Business Development Executive to join their expanding team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with some sales, telesales or client-facing experience who is looking to build a long-term career in Business Development. You’ll receive structured training, hands-on mentoring and a clear progression path towards a Business Development Manager position.

  • Generate and qualify new leads through calls, LinkedIn and email
  • Research prospects and target accounts
  • Arrange meetings and site visits
  • Maintain and develop the CRM and sales pipeline
  • Support proposals, quotations and tenders
  • Follow up warm leads and build client relationships
  • Attend client meetings and gain exposure to the full sales cycle
  • Gradually take ownership of your own opportunities

What’s on Offer

  • £30,000-£33,000
  • Realistic first-year OTE
  • Competitive base salary plus commission
  • 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Full training, coaching and mentoring
  • Clear progression towards Business Development Manager
  • Exposure to the complete sales process
  • Supportive and close-knit working environment

Skills required

  • The ideal candidate will have some experience in sales, telesales, lead generation or a client-facing role, along with:
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • A confident and professional telephone manner
  • Strong organisational skills
  • A proactive, driven and positive attitude
  • A genuine ambition to develop a career in Business Development
  • Experience within Facilities Management, Construction, Property, Maintenance or Electrical services would be advantageous but is not essential.

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Posted: September 17th, 2026