Northwich, United Kingdom
Business Development Executive
Universal Business Team · Northwich · United Kingdom
Posted: 16/09/2026 · Last checked: 13/10/2026
Job description
Quoted in full from Universal Business Team's job posting. Gavroche does not edit it.
Are you a proven business hunter who thrives on winning new accounts and building long-term customer relationships? We're looking for an ambitious Business Development Executive to own the full 360° sales cycle. This is a highly autonomous, field-based role where you'll generate opportunities, run product trials, close profitable business and become a trusted partner to customers across the UK. If you're driven by results, enjoy technical sales and love the challenge of turning prospects into loyal customers, we want to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
- Win new business across non-FMCG applications and industrial manufacturing sectors.
- Build and manage a healthy sales pipeline through outbound prospecting and inbound enquiries.
- Conduct face-to-face customer meetings across the UK, from shopfloor operators to directors.
- Deliver and support product trials that convert into long-term commercial opportunities.
- Develop existing accounts and identify opportunities for growth and repeat business.
- Maintain accurate CRM records, quotes, forecasts and sales activity.
Requirements
- Proven track record of business development success in a technical B2B sales environment.
- Experience selling into non-FMCG markets such as product assembly, filter manufacturing, bookbinding or paper wrapping.
- Comfortable owning a true 360° sales role, from cold calling through to face-to-face meetings and closing deals.
- Able to communicate confidently with stakeholders at all levels, from shopfloor to boardroom.
- Formal sales training and at least two years of consistent new business success.
- Based within a commutable distance of Northwich and willing to travel extensively across the UK.
Benefits
Package:
Competitive salary (anticipated to be 35k+), uncapped bonus, car allowance, mileage allowance, free parking, company-provided dinners and ongoing training & development.
Similar roles in the United Kingdom
- Business Development Manager - The Banker · Financial Times, London
- Business Development Executive · Universal Business Team, Neatishead
- Business Development Manager · Universal Business Team, Colchester
- Business Development Executive · Universal Business Team, Northampton
- Kigtek Solutions - Business Development Manager · VINCI Energies UK & RoI, Bellshill
- Business Development Coordinator · Foot Anstey LLP, Bristol
40 open roles like this one; at most three per employer shown.
Other roles at Universal Business Team
- Product Designer · Peterborough
- Technical Designer · Reading
- Graduate Sales Executive · Northwich
- Commercial Air Conditioning & Ventilation Engineer · London
- Internal Sales & Account Manager · Sittingbourne
- Key Account Manager · Colchester
87 open.