Business Development Executive – Remote
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Location: Remote working - Scotland base is an added bonus
Salary: Competitive
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday
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Are you a confident communicator with a drive to succeed? Whether you're at the start of your sales career or looking to transition from recruitment, travel, or other sectors – this could be the opportunity that propels your development forward.
We’re looking for a Business Development Executive to join our dynamic Sales team. This is a fully remote role, ideally suited to someone based in or familiar with Scotland, as you'll be focused on business development within this region.
What you’ll do:
As a Business Development Executive, you will:
- Build and nurture relationships with new and existing clients through outbound calls and virtual communication
- Become an expert in your sector, gaining insight into market trends, competitors, and opportunities
- Collaborate with field-based sales colleagues to book meetings and support business growth
- Respond to inbound enquiries through various channels, using initiative and excellent customer service
- Stay informed on market activity and identify trends that may impact future sales
- Gaining market knowledge of your given sector, you will become an expert, with key information of competitors, success stories and challenges in the market at any given time.
- Outbound calls to prospective clients to ensure business growth targets are met, whilst maintaining relationships with existing clients and delivering outstanding customer service.
- Work alongside the Field Based Business Development employees, to ensure meetings are arranged in their diaries with existing and prospective clients.
- Dealing with inbound enquiries, through organisation to someone senior, or through your own fault-finding and initiative.
- Review activities of customers in the market and highlight any challenges or upcoming trends which may effect business.
- Effectively deal with any inbound enquiries through website, phone,or social media channels. Ensure these tasks are done in a timely manner.
You're an ambitious self-starter with:
- A passion for sales and proven success in achieving or exceeding goals (in any industry)
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- The ability to listen, ask great questions, and handle objections with confidence
- High levels of motivation and a proactive mindset
- A shared belief in our core values and a team-player attitude
Career Development Focus: We’re committed to supporting your professional growth with clear career paths, training, and tailored development programs, including our GC Leadership Academy, job specific accreditations and higher education opportunities.
Exciting Growth Opportunities: Be part of a rapidly growing company with a dynamic team and expanding client base.
Collaborative Environment: Work in a supportive, engaging, and innovative culture where your contributions are valued.
Competitive Package: Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package, along with flexible working options, including:
23 days holiday, Increasing with length of service + bank holidays
Robust pension scheme
Medigold employee support, Free Flu Jabs, Online private GP Service
Free or subsidised national gym memberships
Employee Recognition Scheme
Ground Control
Ground Control is a UK-based grounds maintenance company powered by the latest technology. Since launching in 1973, Ground Control has grown rapidly and now provides full national coverage for our customers across the UK and Ireland.
We deliver a range of services, including grounds maintenance, winter gritting, landscape construction, design, arboriculture, electric vehicle charging point installation to more than 50,000 commercial properties across the UK.
If you are looking to invest in your future with a business that puts people at the centre of everything, click the apply now button below to speak to a member of our team.
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Equal Opportunities Statement
At Ground Control, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to thrive. We believe that diversity drives innovation and success, and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate based on age, disability, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. We actively support and promote an inclusive culture, ensuring fair and equitable treatment throughout the recruitment process and beyond.
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