Business Development Executive – Construction Sector

Royston, Hertfordshire

£30,000–£35,000 basic (DOE) + Monthly & Quarterly Bonuses

About the Role

A growing specialist supplier to the UK construction sector is seeking a driven Business Development Executive to join its commercial team. This is a proactive, opportunity-generating role designed for someone who thrives on outbound sales, enjoys meaningful conversations, and is skilled at building pipelines from scratch.

The role offers genuine career progression, a professional working environment, and the chance to become a key contributor to a business supplying Tier 1 contractors, architects, and specialist subcontractors nationwide.

The Opportunity

This position is at the forefront of business growth. The successful candidate will be the first point

of contact for architects, design managers, contractors, and manufacturers, identifying early-stage projects and opening doors for the wider sales team. The focus is on high-quality conversations, intelligent qualification, and building long-term commercial relationships. Every call directly contributes to future revenue and market positioning.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively research and identify new business opportunities in the construction sector
• Conduct daily outbound calls to targeted prospects
• Qualify projects and decision-makers to ensure sales readiness
• Secure meetings (Teams or face-to-face) with qualified prospects
• Follow up conversations with clear, professional emails
• Manage structured follow-up sequences until opportunities are ready for sales teams
• Log all activity and interactions accurately in the CRM system
• Provide market intelligence and competitor insights to support sales strategy

About the Candidate

Experience & Background

• Experience in B2B telemarketing, telesales, or appointment setting
• Proven success meeting call, meeting, and pipeline KPIs
• Experience prospecting into construction, property, technical B2B, or related sectors advantageous
• Confident using CRM systems

Skills & Attributes

• Strong objection-handling and gatekeeper navigation skills
• Professional, confident, and engaging phone manner
• Excellent written communication for follow-ups
• Resilient, persistent, and highly organised
• Commercially minded with a genuine interest in people and projects

What’s on Offer

• £30,000–£35,000 basic salary (DOE) plus monthly and quarterly performance bonuses
• 31 days holiday including bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Free lunches and birthday voucher
• Structured onboarding with a clear performance scorecard
• Defined progression pathway to team leadership within 1–2 years
• Professional, open-plan office environment with a strong performance culture

Why Apply

This role is ideal for a motivated sales professional who thrives in outbound activity, values structure and targets, and wants to build a long-term career in a growing, commercially-focused business.