Business Development Executive

Location: Blackburn

Reports To: Regional Sales Manager

Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 + Uncapped Commission

Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent

About gap personnel gap personnel is one of the UK's leading recruitment specialists, supporting businesses across industrial, manufacturing, logistics, food production, commercial, and professional sectors. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional service, building long-term partnerships, and creating opportunities for both our clients and candidates.

The Role We are looking for a driven, ambitious, and commercially minded Business Development Executive to join our growing sales team. This role focuses on telephone-based business development, generating opportunities and winning new business. Based from our Blackburn office with hybrid working available, the role offers a clear pathway into senior sales and business development positions.

New Business Development Proactively identify and engage prospective clients through outbound calling activity.

Generate new business opportunities across target sectors and geographical areas.

Introduce and promote gap personnel recruitment solutions.

Build relationships with key decision-makers.

Qualify opportunities and identify workforce challenges and hiring plans.

Arrange introductions and develop opportunities for the wider sales and branch teams.

Achieve agreed activity levels and sales targets.

Market Research, Lead Generation & CRM Management Conduct market mapping and research to identify potential clients.

Build and maintain a database of target companies and contacts.

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