Sales Executive (Business Development)

About the role

We are seeking a proactive Sales Executive to join our growing commercial team in Milton Keynes. In this role you will drive pipeline growth, convert enquiries into opportunities and uncover new business potential across an established customer base.

Key responsibilities

• Respond to and qualify incoming enquiries.
• Generate and develop new business opportunities.
• Follow up quotations and progress sales opportunities through the pipeline.
• Proactively contact customers to identify requirements and uncover opportunities.
• Build strong relationships with existing and prospective customers.
• Maintain accurate records of sales activity within the CRM system.
• Collaborate with colleagues to maximise commercial opportunities.
• Identify cross‑selling and upselling opportunities.

Required profile

• Previous experience in internal sales, sales support, business development or a similar commercial role.
• Proven lead generation and opportunity qualification experience.
• Strong customer relationship‑building skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Proactive, self‑motivated with a commercial mindset.
• Experience using CRM systems to manage sales activity.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Comfortable working as part of a collaborative sales team.

Required skills

• CRM systems

What we offer

• Salary of £35,000 per annum.
• Opportunity to make a genuine commercial impact.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Long‑term career development opportunities.
• Varied and engaging role with regular customer interaction.