Business Development Executive
  • England,South East,Berkshire,Reading
  • Full Time, Permanent
  • £30,000 per annum
Job Description:
Full job descriptionOur client based in Reading is currently seeking a driven Sales Development Representative to lead new business growth across ICT, Content Services, and Managed Print Solutions (MPS). This is a hunter role: the focus is on identifying, prospecting, and winning new logos across Commercial, Corporate, and Public Sector markets, with some scope to grow existing accounts along the way.
Key Responsibilities:
*Prospect and win new business, exceeding targets across ICT, Content Services, and MPS
*Build and manage a pipeline from first outreach through to close, using proactive lead generation (cold outreach, networking, referrals)
*Identify and engage key decision-makers in target accounts to open doors and build relationships from scratch
*Own the full new business sales cycle: qualifying opportunities, presenting solutions, negotiating, and closing
*Maintain accurate CRM records to track pipeline health and new business activity
*Grow existing accounts alongside new business activity
Required Skills & Experience:
*Proven new business sales experience, with a track record of consistently hitting or exceeding targets.
*Confident, proactive prospector – comfortable with cold outreach and building a pipeline from nothing.
*Proficient in Salesforce CRM and Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint, Teams).
*Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills, especially with new/unfamiliar contacts.
*Ability to manage a full sales cycle independently and deliver customer value.
*Self-motivated, resilient, and target-driven — thrives on winning new business.
Benefits:
*Basic salary £30,000 + uncapped commission scheme and benefits package.
*25 days holiday (plus statutory bank holidays).
*Life assurance, pension scheme, and company sick pay.
*Access to employee perks and discounts.
Job number 3982801

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Company Details:
Xact Placements Limited
Company size: 5–9 employees
Industry: IT & Telecoms
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