Business Development Executive (BDE)

Posted: 03/11/26
Recruiter:National Skills Agency
Reference:3210188719
Type:Permanent
Industry: Business Services
Salary:£28,700 - £29,500 Annual + Comms
Location:Orpington, Kent
Description:

Business Development Executive (BDE)

Location: Orpington
Basic Salary: 29,500 + Commission
OTE: 45,000

About the Role

We are currently recruiting for a Business Development Executive (BDE) on behalf of a fantastic client operating within the apprenticeship and construction sectors.

This is an exciting opportunity for a driven, ambitious and commercially minded individual to join a growing business, playing a key role in driving new business opportunities and developing relationships with prospective clients.

Key Responsibilities

  • Proactively identify and generate new business opportunities.

  • Build and develop relationships with prospective clients across the apprenticeship and construction sectors.

  • Make outbound calls and conduct business development outreach to potential customers.

  • Arrange and attend meetings with prospective clients to understand their requirements.

  • Promote the company's services and identify opportunities to secure new partnerships.

  • Manage the sales pipeline and consistently work towards agreed targets.

  • Maintain strong relationships with existing clients to maximise opportunities for further business.

The Ideal Candidate

  • Previous experience in a BDE, BDM or sales-focused role would be advantageous.

  • Confident communicating with prospective clients over the phone and face-to-face.

  • A proactive, motivated and target-driven approach.

  • Strong relationship-building and communication skills.

  • Commercially minded with a genuine desire to succeed.

  • Experience within apprenticeships, education, recruitment or construction would be beneficial, but is not essential.

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