Business Development Executive
Salary/Rate:£30k - 35k per year + Uncapped Commission Structure
Working Options:On-site
Job type:Permanent
Town/City:Skelmersdale
County:Skelmersdale
Specialism:Sales & Marketing
Job ref:JN1211BDESKEM
Post Date:November 12, 2026
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About the Role
Business Development Executive
£30,000–£35,000 + uncapped commission (realistic OTE £50k-£55k)
Skelmersdale, Lancashire
Company Overview
Our client provides compliance services to businesses that operate and manage commercial premises. It is hiring a Business Development Executive to win new customers and grow sales across a range of sectors.
Job Overview
Reporting to the Operations Director, the Business Development Executive will own the sales process from first contact to close. Most selling takes place by phone, video call and email, with client meetings as required. Success means building a reliable pipeline of self-generated opportunities and converting it into new client wins and monthly revenue.
Key Responsibilities
- Research target businesses and identify decision-makers across facilities management, property and estates teams.
- Generate new sales opportunities through outbound calls, email, LinkedIn, networking and referrals.
- Qualify prospects by understanding their sites, assessment requirements and timescales.
- Develop relationships with FM providers that can offer assessments alongside their maintenance and servicing contracts.
- Follow up on quotes, negotiate and close new business against monthly revenue targets.
- Keep sales activity, forecasts and next steps up to date in the CRM.
Person Specification
- At least two years’ experience in B2B new business sales or business development, with examples of clients won through outbound prospecting.
- Experience working to revenue targets and managing opportunities from first contact through to close.
- Familiarity with CRM systems and confidence using phone, email and LinkedIn to reach decision-makers.
- A confident, resilient approach to outbound sales and an interest in contributing to a small office team.
Benefits
- £30,000–£35,000 basic salary
- Uncapped commission and realistic OTE of £50k–£55k.
- Choice of office hours, either 8:30am–4:45pm or 9:00am–5:15pm, with a 30-minute lunch break.
- On-site parking.
Next steps
Apply with a CV or contact John Nesbitt for more information.
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