Business Development Executive

Company: Universal Business Team
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Location: Worcester
Job Description:

Business Development Executive – Construction Supplies


Location: Worcester (Office Based)


Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 + KPI Bonus (c£3,000+ OTE)


Hours: 8.30-5pm (Monday to Friday) – Flexibility as needed


Holiday allowance: 24 days + Statutory


Are you a driven business developer who loves opening doors, creating opportunities, and building relationships from scratch? Do you want to join a growing business where your success will directly influence future growth and create genuine career progression opportunities?


If this sounds like you, a leading specialist supplier within the construction sector is looking for a Business Development Executive to join its ambitious sales team.


About the Company


This fast-growing, family-owned business has built an outstanding reputation by delivering exceptional service to customers across the UK construction industry. With revenues approaching £30m and ambitious plans to reach £50m+ through organic growth and acquisitions, this is an exciting time to join a business that values honesty, integrity, teamwork, and continuous improvement.


What’s the role about?


As the Business Development Executive, you’ll be responsible for generating a consistent pipeline of new opportunities and helping drive the next phase of business growth.


You will:


  • Identify and engage new customers across the UK construction market.
  • Generate qualified leads, enquiries, and meetings for the wider sales team.
  • Reignite lapsed customer relationships and uncover new opportunities.
  • Research projects, frameworks, and industry developments to create sales opportunities.
  • Work closely with account managers, field sales representatives, and coordinators to maximise growth.


Key Responsibilities


  • Make outbound calls to generate new business opportunities.
  • Build relationships with decision-makers including directors, buyers, project managers, and procurement teams.
  • Use CRM systems, LinkedIn, industry intelligence, and internal lead sources to identify opportunities.
  • Arrange meetings and generate qualified enquiries for the sales team.
  • Build multiple contacts within target accounts and strengthen prospect engagement.
  • Track activity and performance against agreed KPIs.
  • Maintain accurate records and pipeline management through CRM systems


About You


  • Has proven B2B business development, telesales, or lead generation experience.
  • Is confident making outbound calls and building rapport with senior decision-makers.
  • Knows how to research markets, identify opportunities, and create new business conversations.
  • Is self-motivated, resilient, and targets driven.
  • Has experience using CRM systems and LinkedIn as a business development tool.
  • Enjoys working collaboratively while taking ownership of their own results.
  • Is hungry to develop their career within a growing organisation.


What’s in it for you?


  • Career Progression – Be the first dedicated BDE in the business with a clear pathway to build and lead a future business development function.
  • Growth Opportunity – Join a company with significant expansion plans and acquisition activity already underway.
  • Reward – Competitive salary plus KPI-driven bonus potential of £3,000+ per year.
  • Culture – A friendly, supportive environment where people genuinely enjoy working together.
  • Benefits – Free daily lunch, drinks and snacks, free onsite parking, pension scheme, and holiday entitlement of 24 days plus bank holidays.


Ready to Make an Impact?


This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Business Development Executive who wants more than just another sales role. You’ll join a business that is investing in growth and offering genuine progression for the right person.

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Posted: September 21st, 2026