Full job description Morgan McKinley Northern Home Counties are proud to be representing a growing business in Northampton to recruit a Business Development Executive to join their expanding Sales & Marketing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious and commercially minded sales professional who enjoys building genuine, long-term relationships. Working within a specialist and purpose-driven sector, the role will involve managing customer relationships, developing new opportunities, visiting clients, and supporting the wider team with product demonstrations and commercial activity.

This is not a hard-sales environment. The business is looking for someone who can act as a credible and professional representative, build trust with customers, and develop relationships over the long term.

Key Responsibilities:
*Build and develop strong, long-term relationships with new and existing customers
*Manage and develop allocated accounts across the UK
*Identify and develop new business opportunities
*Conduct client meetings and site visits where required
*Follow up on enquiries, quotations and leads in a timely and structured manner
*Work closely with the technical team to support product demonstrations
*Identify opportunities for upselling and cross-selling
*Manage and maintain an active sales pipeline
*Ensure all customer activity and opportunities are accurately recorded within the CRM system
*Work closely with the Marketing Executive to convert marketing-generated leads
*Provide feedback on customer requirements, market activity and commercial opportunities
*Support wider sales, events and business development activity as required
Candidate Requirements: *Previous experience within Sales, Business Development, Account Management or a similar commercial role
*Strong relationship-building and communication skills
*Comfortable meeting customers and representing the business professionally
*A consultative and relationship-led approach to sales
*Ability to identify and develop new commercial opportunities
*Organised and proactive, with strong follow-up and pipeline management skills
*Comfortable working collaboratively with technical and internal teams
*Strong attention to detail and CRM discipline
*Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel for client meetings and site visits
*Experience within assistive technology, education, healthcare or a similar sector would be advantageous, but is not essential
What’s on Offer: *Salary of £35,000-£42,000, depending on experience
*Commission and performance-related incentives
*Hybrid working following successful completion of probation
*Full office-based onboarding and training during the initial probation period
*Opportunity to build and develop a growing client base
*Long-term career development and progression opportunities
*Supportive and collaborative team environment
*Opportunity to work within a growing and purpose-driven business
*Additional employee benefits package