English Braids
Business Development Executive
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Business Development Executive
Market rate basic salary subject to experience, OTE, car allowance, or company car
Location: Malvern, Office & Field Based (70% Office / 30% Travel)
Ready to launch your career in Business Development?
English Braids Ltd are looking for an enthusiastic and driven Business Development Executive to join our growing Sales team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a passion for building relationships, generating new business opportunities, and developing a successful career within a manufacturing environment.
Reporting to the Business Development Manager and working across our Commercial Division, you will play a key role in supporting business growth, identifying new sales opportunities, nurturing customer relationships, and helping deliver outstanding service to our customers.
Responsibilities of a Business Development Executive
- Identifying and developing new business opportunities
- Building strong relationships with new and existing customers
- Following up enquiries and quotations to maximise sales opportunities
- Managing customer information and sales activities through our CRM system
- Supporting marketing campaigns and promotional activities
- Conducting customer calls, meetings, and occasional site visits
- Attending exhibitions, trade shows, and networking events
- Monitoring market trends and competitor activity
- Preparing sales reports and supporting business development plans
- Working closely with Sales, Marketing and Operations teams to drive success
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We are looking for a Business Development Executive who is:
- Motivated, ambitious, and eager to learn
- Confident communicating with people at all levels
- Organised and able to manage multiple priorities
- Customer-focused with excellent relationship-building skills
- Proactive and resilient with a positive attitude
- Interested in manufacturing, engineering, height safety, or lifting equipment industries
- Comfortable using Microsoft Office and CRM systems
- Looking to build a long-term career in sales and business development
Experience & Qualifications
- A-Level, NVQ Level 3, Apprenticeship or equivalent qualification preferred
- Previous experience in sales, customer service, account management, or business development
- Hobby / previous experience with Small Cords, Height Safety and Lift Winch Pull would be advantageous
- Full UK driving licence
- Additional languages would be beneficial
What you will gain
- Opportunity to develop a career in Business Development
- Exposure to a specialist manufacturing sector
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Experience working with customers across multiple industries
- Involvement in exhibitions, networking events, and industry activities
- Supportive team environment with opportunities for progression
Company Overview
English Braids Ltd is a privately owned leading British manufacturer since 1968. Our Ropes, Cords and Braids are manufactured at our production facility in Malvern, Worcestershire. English Braids Ltd is a trusted and respected global supplier to a diverse range of markets including Leisure Marine, Commercial Marine, Height Safety, Lifting & Industry, Small and Technical Cords.
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Location: Malvern office commutable from Bromyard, Droitwich Spa, Evesham, Hereford, Ledbury, Malvern, Pershore, Tewkesbury, Worcester.
Hours: Monday to Friday 08:30 to 17:30. The role will be based out of Malvern; however, there will be frequent travel and overnight stays to visit customers and exhibit at trade shows in-line with the target marketplace. There will be a requirement to work outside of standard hours on occasions for business needs.
What is in it for you?
- Market rate salary DOE / OTE / car or car allowance
- Become a key part of a niche market sector
- 29 days holiday (including bank and public holidays) growing to 31 with extended service.
- A role with wide variety and opportunity to travel.
Join Us
If you are enthusiastic, commercially minded, and ready to develop your career in a fast-paced and rewarding environment, we would love to hear from you, apply by forwarding your CV to careers@englishbraids.com
Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK on a permanent full-time basis.
Due to a high volume of applications we are receiving we are unable to respond to each candidate personality. If you have not heard from us within 10 days unfortunately your application will not have been successful.
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