Sales Business Development Executive

Job description

About the Role

We’re looking for a driven and ambitious Business Development Sales Executive to join our growing Sales team. This role will play a key part in expanding our customer base, building strong relationships with new clients, and driving new business revenue.

You’ll be responsible for identifying opportunities, generating leads, and converting prospects through a targeted approach including tele sales, LinkedIn outreach, and email campaigns. If you thrive in a fast-paced, target-driven environment and enjoy building relationships, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Grow the new business sales for account clients. Working with the marketing team to achieve sales targets.
• Attend customer meetings, where necessary.
• Build a pipeline of potential new clients.
• Ensure the CRM is up to date at all times and allocate tasks to the wider team where necessary.
• Manage the new business Sales lead generation via CRM system. Utilisation of current data and where necessary acquiring new leads through various platforms.
• Manage new business KPI’s and present in meetings, as required.
• Supporting with inbound new client enquiries.
• Support the wider team with client knowledge to help with the implementation of new customer accounts.
• Attend trade and networking events as required.
• Explore new opportunities for products/services.
• Feedback to the Senior Sales Manager market knowledge to ensure pricing is competitive.
• To advise the Senior Sales Manager of any potential issues encountered while conducting the role.
• Acts in accordance with the Company values and acts as a role model for other company staff.
• To adhere to all business processes and support change within the business.
• To work closely with other areas of the business, in particular Marketing, Finance, IT and other group businesses as required.

Skills & Experience

Essential

• At least 2 years’ experience in a sales or tele sales role
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and manage your own workload
• Full UK driving licence

Desirable

• Knowledge of the automotive industry
• Experience using CRM systems
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills
• Confident using Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Why Join Us?

You’ll be joining a supportive and ambitious business where your contribution directly impacts growth. Compello is an enlightened business vehicle rental provider built around transparency, trust and truly customer-focused solutions. The team works collaboratively to deliver flexible, tailored rental solutions to organisations across the UK, from everyday vehicles to specialist fleet requirements, all backed by industry expertise and a consultative approach that sets Compello apart.

We offer a flexible hybrid working model, ongoing support from leadership, and the opportunity to develop your career in sales while working with a team that values initiative, open communication, and professional growth.

Interested? Apply now!

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City Of Leicester

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

14-02-2026

Profession type

Sales

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English