Business Development Executive
Salary/Rate:£27k - 32k per year + Bonus
Working Options:On-site
Job type:Permanent
Town/City:Royston
County:Hertfordshire
Specialism:Sales & Marketing
Job ref:JN1205SALESEXEC
Post Date:May 12, 2026
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About the Role
Business Development Executive
£30,000 – £35,000 basic salary + monthly and quarterly bonus
Royston, Herts
Company Overview
A growing specialist manufacturer is looking to appoint a Business Development Executive to support continued expansion across the UK construction sector.
The business supplies specialist solutions into Tier 1 contractors, architects, specifiers, and commercial construction projects nationwide. Due to continued growth and increasing project demand, they are looking to strengthen their internal commercial team with an ambitious and relationship-focused sales professional.
This is a stable, well-established business with a strong industry reputation, excellent staff retention, and genuine long-term progression opportunities.
Job Overview
Working closely with the commercial and sales team, the Business Development Executive will focus on identifying new business opportunities, generating qualified leads, and building relationships across the construction industry.
This is a phone-led B2B sales and business development role suited to somebody who enjoys speaking with people, building rapport, and developing commercial opportunities. Success in the role will come from proactive outreach, relationship management, and consistently developing a healthy sales pipeline.
Key Responsibilities
- Generate new business opportunities across the construction, roofing, and building products sectors
- Conduct outbound calls and email outreach to contractors, architects, specifiers, and commercial contacts
- Identify upcoming construction projects and potential sales opportunities
- Build relationships with new and existing clients across the UK construction market
- Qualify leads and arrange meetings for the external sales team
- Maintain accurate records using CRM systems
- Follow up enquiries and maintain ongoing communication with prospective clients
- Research target businesses, projects, and decision-makers
- Support the wider commercial team with pipeline development and market intelligence
Person Specification
- Previous experience within B2B sales, telesales, business development, internal sales, recruitment, estate agency, account management, or customer-facing commercial roles
- Experience within construction, building products, roofing, merchanting, technical sales, or specification sales would be advantageous
- Confident communicator with a professional phone manner
- Comfortable speaking with new businesses and building relationships
- Motivated by targets, performance, and career progression
- Ambitious individuals looking to build a long-term career in sales or construction will also be considered
Benefits
- £30,000 – £35,000 basic salary depending on experience
- Monthly and quarterly bonus structure
- Structured training and onboarding
- Clear progression opportunities within the commercial team
- 31 days holiday including bank holidays
- Pension scheme
- Free lunches
- Birthday voucher
- Supportive office culture and long-term career development
Next Steps
For more information or to apply confidentially, please submit your CV today. Applications are welcomed from both experienced sales professionals and ambitious candidates looking to build a career within the construction and business development sectors.
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