Business Development Executive

Ready to turn leads into long-term partnerships? Hungry to grow sales in a technical, high-impact market? And excited by the chance to help customers “choose” and “use” the right automation solutions? We are currently looking for a Business Development Executive to join our busy team in Snailwell (Cambridgeshire, England), where your energy, initiative and consultative sales approach will directly drive growth. Business Development Executive opportunities like this don’t come around often—if you’re keen to learn, build relationships and deliver real value, this could be your next move. Hours of Work: full time Business Development Executive Duties: You will deliver sales growth across both new and existing business within your defined geographical area. You’ll build trust with customers and manufacturers, adopt a consultative approach to recommend solutions for industrial control and automation challenges, and keep close to the local market by maintaining a strong presence in the BPX branch. You’ll also support marketing activity (campaigns, promotions and events) and keep developing your technical and commercial knowledge to strengthen both customer outcomes and long-term account performance. Business Development Executive Requirements: Proven experience in B2B sales, ideally with knowledge of the industrial distribution market Drive sales growth by identifying opportunities across new and existing accounts and partnerships Understanding of the relationships and market dynamics between manufacturers, distributors and customers Strong relationship-building skills with confident communication and genuine teamwork Customer-centric mindset: able to spot challenges, then present practical, value-led solutions Business Development Executive Benefits: Salary Minimum of 31 days annual leave including bank holidays (increasing with length of service) Access to a training and development platform to support your technical and non-technical growth A friendly and supportive work environment, with real opportunities for career progression Employee Assistance Programme support, plus dress down Fridays Free onsite parking and access to additional benefits including cycle-to-work, holiday options and emergency loans Meet the Organisation: Who We Are and What We Do For 60 years, BPX (part of the RS Group) has built a reputation as the leading independent distributor of factory automation and control components—from computers to connectors, robots to relays and everything in between. With over 180 people across 15 UK & Ireland locations, we provide a local service with national reach. Our mission is simple: “help to choose, help to use”. As the strategic partner to market-leading brands such as Schneider Electric, Mitsubishi, Omron and many more, we support thousands of customers with innovative products, solutions and technical support. If you think you are suitable for this Business Development Executive role, please apply now—don’t just dream about your next challenge; make it happen. Closing Date: Not provided