Business Development Executive

Mulberry RecruitmentBoltonreedpublished 10/20/2026

Your tasks

The Business Development Executive role will include the following responsibilities:

  • Generating a targeted number of leads and new customers each week.
  • Proactively prospecting and developing new business opportunities.
  • Building and maintaining strong relationships with key decision-makers.
  • Managing a healthy sales pipeline from initial contact through to close.
  • Driving new business growth and achieving sales targets.
  • Negotiating contracts and commercial agreements with customers.
  • Reporting on sales activity and maintaining accurate pipeline updates.
  • Delivering excellent customer service and after-sales support.
  • Working independently whilst contributing positively to the wider team.
  • Taking ownership of your own performance and success.

Requirements

The Candidate To be considered for this Business Development Executive opportunity, our ideal candidate will have:

  • Previous experience within the Telecommunications industry.
  • A minimum of 2 years' successful sales experience.
  • A proven track record of winning new business.
  • Strong understanding of the B2B sales environment.
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
  • The confidence to engage with stakeholders at all levels.
  • Evidence of working successfully on your own initiative.
  • A results-driven and ambitious mindset.

You will also possess the following skills and attributes:

  • Ambitious self-starter with a strong desire to succeed.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Strong telephone and prospecting skills.
  • Exceptional sales and negotiation ability.
  • Confidence handling objections and closing deals.
  • Professional approach and presentation.
  • Strong administration and organisational skills.
  • Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.
  • A team player with a positive attitude and strong work ethic.
  • Self-motivated, enthusiastic and driven.

What we offer

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 + Uncapped Commission (Realistic OTE of £1,000 per month after the first few months, increasing to £1,500+ per month within six months)

Hybrid Working: Up to 2 days working from home per week

The successful Business Development Executive will be provided with:

  • Competitive basic salary of £30,000 - £35,000.
  • Uncapped commission structure with excellent earning potential.
  • Hybrid working (up to 2 days from home).
  • Company mobile phone and laptop.
  • Pension scheme.
  • Ongoing training and support.
  • Career progression opportunities within a growing business.
  • The opportunity to make a real impact and have your ideas heard.
  • A supportive and collaborative working environment.

Other

*Location: Bolton Hours:** 9:00am - 5:30pm or 8:00am - 4:30pm, both with a 1-hour lunch break

If you're an ambitious telecoms sales professional looking for a role with genuine earning potential and career progression, we'd love to hear from you.