Business Development Executive – Maternity Cover

About the role

We are seeking a Business Development Executive to join a forward‑thinking company in Newton Aycliffe on a maternity‑cover basis. The role focuses on generating enquiries, bookings and engagement for a portfolio of safety, compliance and consultancy services, acting as a key contact for new and existing customers.

Key responsibilities

• Achieve sales targets and KPIs as part of the business development team.
• Engage with customers through marketing campaigns, website enquiries, events and inbound calls.
• Follow up leads to generate interest, arrange meetings and secure bookings.
• Maintain accurate records in the CRM system.
• Build and nurture relationships with new and existing clients.
• Conduct research and customer profiling to support targeted outreach.
• Promote webinars, campaigns and promotional activities.
• Provide consultative conversations to match customers with suitable courses and consultancy services.
• Collaborate with internal teams to share product knowledge and understand customer needs.
• Utilise social media in line with policy to aid lead generation.
• Attend events, exhibitions and conferences as required.
• Assist with reporting, administration and team sales activities.

Required profile

• Experience in business development, sales or a customer‑facing role.
• Proven ability to meet KPIs and sales targets.
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills.
• Proactive, organised and able to work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Confidence handling customer conversations and objections.
• Ability to prioritise workload effectively.
• Willingness to travel occasionally and attend events.
• Understanding of science, technology or regulated sectors is desirable.

Required skills

• Experience using CRM systems (desirable).

What we offer

• Salary £30,000 – £33,000 (DOE) on a maternity‑cover contract.
• Hybrid working – four days per week in the Newton Aycliffe office.
• 28 days holiday plus eight bank holidays.
• Pension scheme with 6 % employee contribution, life assurance and optional private healthcare.
• Bonus scheme, employee assistance programme and recognition awards.
• Company events and gym discount.