Business Development Executive

Business Development Executive

York, North Yorkshire YO1
Full-Time (1 day working for home)
Salary: £25,000 per annum + Team Commission Scheme

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated and ambitious Business Development Executive to join a growing and forward-thinking organisation based in York, North Yorkshire. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys building relationships, identifying opportunities, and driving business growth.

The role focuses on acquiring new business, responding to inbound enquiries, and re-engaging previous customers. Working closely with marketing and sales functions, you will help expand the company's presence across UK and international markets through a combination of telephone outreach, digital engagement, and targeted marketing activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage with prospective customers who interact with the company's website.
• Convert inbound enquiries into commercial opportunities and long-term business relationships.
• Build detailed customer profiles through direct communication and market research.
• Re-engage dormant accounts and identify opportunities for renewed business.
• Utilise digital channels, including LinkedIn, video calls, and online networking platforms, to generate leads and build relationships.
• Support and collaborate with the marketing team on campaigns, newsletters, email communications, and promotional activities.
• Maintain accurate records of prospect and customer interactions within company systems.
• Contribute to achieving departmental growth targets and business development objectives.

What Success Looks Like

Performance will be measured through:

• Growth and engagement of prospect and customer databases.
• Quality and completeness of customer profiling activities.
• Effectiveness of marketing and outreach campaigns.
• Conversion of inbound enquiries into active business opportunities.
• Successful reactivation of dormant customer accounts.

About You

The ideal candidate will be:

• Highly motivated with a strong desire to succeed.
• Self-driven, resilient, and capable of working independently.
• Confident communicating with customers and prospects at all levels.
• Proactive with a positive, "can-do" attitude.
• Able to learn quickly and manage multiple priorities.
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office and digital communication tools.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and commission structure.
• Structured training and ongoing development opportunities.
• Clear career progression pathway.
• Annual personal development budget.
• Healthcare cash plan covering everyday health expenses.
• Company bonus scheme.
• Pension scheme.
• Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working opportunities.
• Generous holiday allowance, increasing with length of service.
• Supportive team environment with regular social and wellbeing initiatives.

Apply Now

If you're a driven individual looking to build a career in business development and sales, we'd love to hear from you.

If you would like to apply for the role of Business Development Executive, then please email your CV to debbie.gough@hawk-3.com  or call Deb on 07557803946

Closing date is 4.7.2026 Please note this could change subject to suitable applications.

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