Business Development Executive

Business Development Representative
Location: Send, Surrey
Job Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Office-based, with flexible start and finish times
Hours: 36 hours per week
Salary: £26,000 to £32,000 + £5,000 to £8,000 OTE

Benefits for Business Development Representative
Salary of £26,000 to £32,000
£5,000 to £8,000 performance-related OTE
24 days holiday plus bank holidays
Private pension scheme
Private medical insurance after probation
Health cash plan
Life assurance
Company sick pay
Cycle to Work scheme
Free on-site parking and EV charging
Transport to and from the local station
Free on-site gym, yoga and boxercise sessions
Strong investment in training and professional development

Introduction for Business Development Representative
Industrial Connected Talent is supporting a specialist engineering and measurement technology business in the search for a Business Development Representative.
This is a consultative outbound sales role focused on engaging technical prospects across manufacturing, quality and laboratory environments. Rather than traditional scripted telemarketing, you will have application-led conversations, uncover customer challenges and secure high-quality technical demonstrations for the field sales team.
Candidates must live within a manageable daily commute of Send, Surrey.

Responsibilities for Business Development Representative
As Business Development Representative, you will be responsible for developing new opportunities through targeted outbound activity and working closely with regional sales teams to build a strong pipeline.
Carry out multi-channel outreach through phone, email and professional social networks
Engage manufacturing, quality, engineering and laboratory professionals
Qualify prospects based on applications, technical requirements and investment timelines
Book technical demonstrations and consultations for Field Sales Representatives
Develop strong relationships with prospective customers
Provide detailed handovers to territory managers ahead of customer meetings
Maintain accurate records of activity, opportunities and pipeline progress
Work closely with sales teams to improve conversion and territory development

Requirements for Business Development Representative
The ideal candidate will have experience in B2B sales development, inside sales or professional lead generation and be comfortable speaking with technical decision-makers.
1 to 3 years experience in B2B sales development, inside sales or outbound lead generation
Technical, engineering or manufacturing sector experience would be highly beneficial
Excellent telephone manner and active listening skills
Confidence discussing technical applications without relying on rigid scripts
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Resilient, target-driven and commercially motivated
Good organisation and CRM discipline
Ability to communicate professionally with senior engineering and quality stakeholders
Must live within a reasonable daily commute of Send, Surrey

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