Business Development Executive

Role Summary

As a Business Development Executive at broadbandbuyer.com, you will play a vital role supporting the Head of Business Development to enhance growth across both customer and manufacturer networks. This is a practical, learning-oriented position meant to develop your commercial expertise and establish a foundation for a future career in business development.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with spotting new business prospects within existing customer segments.
• Conduct research on market trends, competitor activities, and product landscapes to inform strategic plans.
• Help prepare proposals, presentations, and supporting business cases.
• Maintain and update the sales pipeline, ensuring accurate tracking and reporting of opportunities.
• Support the management and strengthening of customer and manufacturer connections.
• Respond promptly to partner inquiries, ensuring professional communication.
• Regularly engage with accounts to assure satisfaction and discover growth opportunities.
• Collect and relay partner feedback to internal teams.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, technical, and operations teams to maximize partner value.
• Ensure timely, precise data entry into CRM systems.
• Generate reports and summaries regarding activities, opportunities, and performance for leadership review.

Growth & Development Opportunities

This entry-level role provides clear pathways for career advancement, including:

• Learning strategic business development planning.
• Engaging in high-level account management.
• Interacting with manufacturers and suppliers.
• Understanding deal structuring and commercial negotiations.
• Progressing toward ownership of accounts and business development initiatives.

Candidate Profile

• Some prior experience in commercial, sales, account management, or client-facing positions is beneficial but not essential.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and confidence in interfacing with customers and suppliers.
• Strong commercial awareness with a keen interest in technology, licensing, and hardware deployment.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently.
• Self-driven, eager to learn, and proactive in taking initiative.
• Competent with Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with CRM software is advantageous.
• Possession of a full UK driving license.

Employee Benefits

• Work in a company owned by its employees, fostering a committed and collaborative culture.
• Competitive salary complemented by performance-based quarterly bonuses, dependent on experience.
• Generous holiday allowance starting at 20 days plus bank holidays, increasing by one day each year up to 25 days.
• Company pension contributions.
• Extensive on-the-job training and support for career progression.