James Fisher and Sons plc
Business Development Executive
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Full-Time, Permanent
Norfolk, Hybrid working
The Role
We're looking for a motivated and commercially minded Business Development Executive to join our team and play a key role in driving business growth. In this exciting role, you'll deal with new and existing business opportunities from start to finish, develop strong client relationships, and deliver tailored solutions that create real value for customers.
If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy connecting with people, and have a talent for turning opportunities into long-term partnerships, we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll Be Doing
- Manage enquiries through to successful conversion.
- Establish, develop, and maintain strong relationships with clients, partners, and key stakeholders to support long-term business growth.
- Prepare and deliver compelling proposals, presentations, and business pitches to prospective clients.
- Work closely with internal teams to ensure client requirements are understood and successfully delivered.
- Monitor, analyse, and report on business development performance, activities, and results.
- Keep abreast of market developments, industry trends, and competitor activity to identify emerging opportunities.
- Contribute to the creation and execution of business development plans and growth strategies.
- Represent the organisation at industry events, exhibitions, and conferences, building networks and generating new business leads.
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What we're looking for:
- Previous experience in business development, sales, or a similar commercial role is preferable.
- Good understanding of sales and marketing principles.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Proven ability to develop and maintain client relationships.
- Qualification in Business Administration, Sales, Marketing, or a related field preferred.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
Why Join us?
- Attractive salary and benefits package aligned with experience (Private Medical Insurance, Life Assurance, EV Scheme, Cycle to work scheme, Company Pension, etc.)
- Clear pathways for career development and organisational visibility.
- Inclusive and supportive culture that values individual contributions.
- Meaningful work with impact across safety, innovation, and global operations.
About Us:
James Fisher is a leading global engineering services company with over 50 years of experience delivering complex offshore energy projects in some of the world’s most challenging environments.
With two centuries of maritime shipping and innovation, James Fisher is a trusted partner in the safe and efficient movement of the world’s critical resources. As a market leader in ship-to-ship transfer and coastal shipping, we help customers protect people, cargo and infrastructure while shaping the future of global maritime transport. You can find out more about Maritime transport here.
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Due to the volume of applications, we receive for our vacancies, on occasion applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.
At James Fisher and Sons, we are committed to taking positive action on diversity and strongly encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and recognise that our success is driven by the talent and diversity of our workforce.
To support an accessible and inclusive recruitment experience in the UK, we partner with Vercida. You can learn more about our approach by visiting our company page: James Fisher and Sons diversity, inclusion, culture - VERCIDA
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