Business Development Executive – Supply Chain Risk Management

About the role

Join a dynamic sales team at SafeContractor, the UK's largest SSIP‑registered and UKAS‑accredited supply chain risk management company. As a Business Development Executive in the UK Supply Chain Division you will drive growth by helping businesses gain SafeContractor accreditation.

Key responsibilities

• Build and manage a healthy sales pipeline through inbound enquiries and proactive outbound activity.
• Conduct consultative discovery conversations to understand customer challenges and position SafeContractor as the solution.
• Convert prospects into customers by guiding them through the sales process and closing opportunities.
• Manage prospect relationships and follow‑up activity to maximise conversion rates and exceed revenue targets.
• Collaborate with internal teams to deliver a seamless onboarding experience for new customers.
• Identify cross‑sell opportunities across the wider product portfolio to unlock additional revenue.
• Maintain accurate CRM data to ensure strong pipeline visibility and forecasting.

Required profile

• A proven track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets in a fast‑paced environment.
• Experience in outbound B2B or B2C sales with a strong desire to win new business.
• Confidence leading consultative sales conversations and uncovering customer needs.
• Ability to manage the entire sales cycle, from prospecting and discovery through to negotiation and close.
• Resilient, ambitious and self‑motivated mindset with a genuine passion for sales success.

What we offer

• Uncapped OTE with a hybrid working policy (3 days in the office).
• Personal health & wellbeing benefits, including an enhanced parental leave.
• Generous annual leave with the option to purchase additional days.
• Comprehensive healthcare plan and life assurance (3× base salary).
• Cycle‑to‑work and EV salary‑sacrifice schemes.
• Pension scheme with employer contributions and a rewards program offering discounts and cashback.
• LinkedIn Learning licence for continuous upskilling and development.