Business Development Executive – Outbound Sales

About the role

We are seeking a Business Development Executive to drive new revenue for a specialised chemical manufacturing company operating across the UK and Ireland. The role is focused on outbound sales, building relationships with prospects and converting enquiries into profitable opportunities.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct professional outbound telesales calls to targeted prospects and key accounts to generate leads and secure appointments.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing customers to encourage repeat business and reactivate previous accounts.
• Develop a deep understanding of the company’s product range to provide relevant solutions.
• Collaborate with the internal sales team to prepare accurate quotations and respond promptly to enquiries.
• Maintain accurate customer records, call notes and sales activity updates using the Pipedrive CRM system.
• Monitor sales activity against targets and contribute to continuous improvement of business development processes.

Required profile

• Proven experience in telesales, lead generation, business development or a similar sales‑focused role.
• Confident and professional telephone communication with strong relationship‑building abilities.
• Resilient, motivated attitude with the ability to handle rejection and stay results‑oriented.
• Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple opportunities.
• Ability to work independently while contributing positively within a team environment.

Required skills

• Pipedrive CRM