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Your new company

An impressive and continuously growing organisation based in Ipswich.

Your new role

This is a newly created Business Development Executive due to continuous business growth. You will be joining a dynamic and experienced sales team and your duties will be varied and include:

• Identify, target, and secure new business opportunities in commercial projects within a defined sector, e.g. office buildings, retail complexes, student accommodation etc.
• Develop and maintain a pipeline of prospects through cold calling, bid portals, trade shows, and industry associations.
• Build relationships with consultants, contractors, architects, and developers to position the company early in the project lifecycle.
• Monitor competitive offerings and identify differentiation opportunities.
• Provide feedback to management on market gaps, pricing trends, and customer demands.
• Engage with key decision-makers in commercial projects, including project managers, consultants, and facilities directors.
• Uncover client requirements related to system design, energy efficiency, lifecycle costs, and compliance.
• Lead the development of proposals and bids that deliver tailored solutions.
• Consistently deliver on sales KPIs and revenue targets.
• Manage the early stages of the sales cycle.
• Maintain accurate pipeline visibility and reporting using CRM tools.
• Maintain momentum across multiple bids and negotiations simultaneously.

What you'll need to succeed

To succeed in this job, you will need:

• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in business development or sales
• Proven track record of hunting new business opportunities and consistently exceeding sales targets.
• Ability to build a strong network of relationships with consultants, contractors, and developers.
• Strong prospecting, lead generation, and pipeline management skills, with experience using CRM tools.
• Excellent negotiation and closing skills.
• Resilient, adaptable, and comfortable operating in long and complex sales cycles.
• Self-motivated with a strong sense of accountability and ownership.
• Highly persuasive communicator with the ability to build credibility quickly with senior stakeholders.
• Competitive, energetic, and thrives in a target-driven, high-performance culture.

What you'll get in return

In return, you will be working with a dynamic and driven sales team.

• Monday to Friday 8.30-5.00
• 100% office-based, offering on-site parking
• Holiday – 25 days + stat
• Competitive salary based on experience + bonus

What you need to do now

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