Business Development Executive

About the role

This high‑impact, project‑based position is with an award‑winning engineering firm that serves Life Sciences, Food & Beverage, Data Centres and the Public Sector across the UK, EU and USA. You will manage existing accounts while actively hunting for new international business opportunities with architects, consulting engineers and building contractors.

Key responsibilities

• Maximise revenue from existing clients and nurture long‑term relationships.
• Drive international growth by identifying and pursuing new opportunities through targeted outreach.
• Manage long‑term, strategic sales cycles and convert prospects into active clients.
• Organise, book and deliver high‑level technical pitches.
• Collaborate closely with internal engineering, production and logistics teams to ensure project success.

Required profile

• Minimum 4 years of B2B sales and international business development experience.
• Proven track record in lead generation, cold calling and consistently meeting sales KPIs.
• Exceptional communication skills, comfortable delivering technical and commercial presentations.
• Highly organised, self‑motivated and able to manage own schedule.
• Strong proficiency with CRM platforms to track sales activity.
• Experience working with architects/consulting engineers or knowledge of Life Sciences/Data Centre sectors.
• Degree in Business or Engineering and a clean, full driving licence preferred.

Required skills

• CRM platforms