Universal Business Team is hiring a

Business Development Executive

Kirkcaldy, United Kingdom
Full-Time

Job Opportunity: Business Development Executive

📍 Location: Kirkcaldy, Scotland
⏰ Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am - 5pm
💰 Salary: £30,000 - £40,000

Join Our Clients Growing Team!
We are on a mission to help our client transform the power tool accessories market. From sourcing top-quality products from Germany and the Far East to disrupting industry norms, our client prides themselves on offering universal products that deliver superior performance at competitive prices.

About Them:
Founded in 2008, they started with saw blades and expanded into power tool accessories, gaining recognition for quality and value. They have ambitious growth plans and plans for expansion into Europe and America.

Your Role:
As a Business Development Executive, you’ll be the driving force behind their sales growth. Focused on the Builder, Electrical, and Fixings (BEF) industries, your role involves engaging new prospects, reactivating lapsed customers, and qualifying leads for the external sales team.

This role is ideal for resilient, driven individuals who thrive in a dynamic and competitive environment.

Why Join Them?

  • An exciting time to join a company that is on track to triple it revenue.
  • Be part of a company that values you as an individual and will give you the tools and training to excel in your career.
  • Work for an innovative, fast-growing company with ambitious goals.
  • Enjoy a supportive environment with a strong team ethos.
  • Be part of a positive company that fosters confidence, trust, and collaboration.

Requirements

Skills & Competencies:

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Resilience and persistence in the face of challenges.
  • Analytical mindset to interpret market and competitor data.
  • Experience in B2B sales, business development, or telesales.

Personality Traits:

  • Determined and self-motivated.
  • Thrives on overcoming objections and closing deals.
  • Team player who builds positive relationships.
  • Adaptable and quick to learn new strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead Generation & Outreach: Conduct outbound calls and emails to identify new business opportunities and re-engage dormant accounts.
  • Qualifying Leads: Assess customer needs, potential, and suitability before passing leads to the external sales team.
  • Strategy Planning: Develop monthly SOAP (Strategy on a Page) plans and present updates to the Internal Team.
  • CRM Management: Maintain up-to-date and accurate records of customer interactions.
  • Market Intelligence: Gather insights on competitors, market trends, and customer feedback.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with sales and marketing teams to align approaches and achieve growth targets.

💡 If you’re determined, resilient, and ready to be part of a team that’s breaking new ground, we want to hear from you!

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