# Business Development Executive

> Universal Business Team · Worcester, United Kingdom · Full-time · Posted 2026-09-18

**Salary:** GBP 35,000–40,000

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** HH

## Description

Business Development Executive – Construction Supplies

**Location:** Worcester (Office Based)  
**Salary:** £35,000 - £40,000 + KPI Bonus (c£3,000+ OTE)

**Hours:** 8.30-5pm (Monday to Friday) - Flexibility as needed

**Holiday allowance:** 24 days + Statutory

Are you a driven business developer who loves opening doors, creating opportunities, and building relationships from scratch? Do you want to join a growing business where your success will directly influence future growth and create genuine career progression opportunities?

**If this sounds like you, a leading specialist supplier within the construction sector is looking for a Business Development Executive to join its ambitious sales team.**

About the Company

This fast-growing, family-owned business has built an outstanding reputation by delivering exceptional service to customers across the UK construction industry. With revenues approaching £30m and ambitious plans to reach £50m+ through organic growth and acquisitions, this is an exciting time to join a business that values honesty, integrity, teamwork, and continuous improvement.[](https://ubt365-my.sharepoint.com/personal/hannah_haider_ubteam_com/_layouts/15/Doc.aspx?sourcedoc=%7B46CBA472-900F-453B-92F4-0E6CC5FD7355%7D&file=Briefing%20form%202026%20-%20bde%20-%20lapwing.docx&action=default&mobileredirect=true)[](https://ubt365-my.sharepoint.com/personal/hannah_haider_ubteam_com/_layouts/15/Doc.aspx?sourcedoc=%7B9CEDF783-6AF9-4A4D-AA7E-8D8CCCAF5C0E%7D&file=UBTR_Lapwing%20-%20Recruitment%20Discussion%20.docx&action=default&mobileredirect=true)

Known for its open and supportive culture, the team is passionate about growth, customer service, and providing a genuine one-stop-shop solution for its client

What’s the role about?

As the Business Development Executive, you'll be responsible for generating a consistent pipeline of new opportunities and helping drive the next phase of business growth.

You will:

-   Identify and engage new customers across the UK construction market.
-   Generate qualified leads, enquiries, and meetings for the wider sales team.
-   Reignite lapsed customer relationships and uncover new opportunities.
-   Research projects, frameworks, and industry developments to create sales opportunities.
-   Work closely with account managers, field sales representatives, and coordinators to maximise growth.

Key Responsibilities

-   Make outbound calls to generate new business opportunities.
-   Build relationships with decision-makers including directors, buyers, project managers, and procurement teams.
-   Use CRM systems, LinkedIn, industry intelligence, and internal lead sources to identify opportunities.
-   Arrange meetings and generate qualified enquiries for the sales team.
-   Build multiple contacts within target accounts and strengthen prospect engagement.
-   Track activity and performance against agreed KPIs.
-   Maintain accurate records and pipeline management through CRM systems

## Requirements

About You

We're looking for someone who:

-   Has proven B2B business development, telesales, or lead generation experience.
-   Is confident making outbound calls and building rapport with senior decision-makers.
-   Knows how to research markets, identify opportunities, and create new business conversations.
-   Is self-motivated, resilient, and targets driven.
-   Has experience using CRM systems and LinkedIn as a business development tool.
-   Enjoys working collaboratively while taking ownership of their own results.
-   Is hungry to develop their career within a growing organisation.

## Benefits

What’s in it for you?

-   **Career Progression** - Be the first dedicated BDE in the business with a clear pathway to build and lead a future business development function.
-   **Growth Opportunity - J**oin a company with significant expansion plans and acquisition activity already underway.
-   **Reward** - Competitive salary plus KPI-driven bonus potential of £3,000+ per year.
-   **Culture** - A friendly, supportive environment where people genuinely enjoy working together.
-   **Benefits** - Free daily lunch, drinks and snacks, free onsite parking, pension scheme, and holiday entitlement of 24 days plus bank holidays.

Ready to Make an Impact?

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Business Development Executive who wants more than just another sales role. You'll join a business that is investing in growth and offering genuine progression for the right person.

Apply today or contact us for a confidential discussion about this opportunity.

## Apply

[Apply at Universal Business Team](https://apply.workable.com/ubteam/j/FE00109FCD/apply)

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