Business Development Executive

Dubizzle Limited; Dartford; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic company in Dartford is seeking a motivated Business Development Executive to join their Industry team. The role requires making outbound calls, building relationships, and generating qualified leads for the Estimating Team. This is an office-based position ideal for someone who enjoys teamwork and high-quality customer interactions. The candidate should possess strong communication skills, a proactive attitude, and relevant experience in research or business development. Competitive base salary and benefits are provided.

Benefits

Competitive Base Salary

Growth by Sharing Bonus Scheme

23 Days Annual Leave

Pension Scheme

Private Healthcare

Free Friday Lunch

2 Annual Volunteering days

Qualifications

• Experience in researching and outbound calling.
• Ability to create rapport quickly.
• Smart and professional appearance.

Responsibilities

• Make 10–25 outbound calls per day to industry professionals.
• Build strong relationships with decision-makers.
• Use LinkedIn to research and source new contacts.

Skills

Outbound calling

Business development

Research skills

Strong communication skills

Networking

Job description

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and driven Business Development Executive to join our growing Industry team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on building relationships, enjoys researching, outbound calling, and is motivated by uncovering new business opportunities.

You’ll be the first point of contact for many of our prospective clients, creating qualified leads and booking meaningful meetings for our Estimating Team.

Please note the following:

• This is not a closing/sales role; your success comes from opening doors, not closing deals.
• This is a fully office‑based role, not hybrid.
• A great fit for someone who enjoys teamwork, structure, and high-quality customer interactions.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Making 10–25 outbound calls per day to professionals such as Site Managers, Project Managers, QS Managers, Estimators, Pre‑Construction teams, Buyers and H&S leads within the Industry sector, covering Power Generation, Oil & Gas, Nuclear, Renewables and more.
• Speaking with around 10 decision‑makers per day once settled into the role.
• Building strong relationships by asking smart, targeted questions.
• Using LinkedIn and other tools to research and source new contacts.
• Tracking down upcoming projects and identifying where we can support clients on site.
• Securing high‑quality leads and arranging meetings for our Estimating Team.
• Working towards KPIs and contributing positively to a collaborative, values‑driven team culture.

• Previous experience in researching, outbound calling, business development or a sales environment.
• Confident, articulate and clear speaking voice with the ability to create rapport quickly.
• Resilience, persistence and a proactive attitude. Patience as you grow your network and contacts.
• Smart, professional appearance and strong communication skills.
• Prepared and well‑researched, someone who takes initiative.
• Strong work ethic.

How Success Is Measured

• Quality of meaningful conversations concluded daily.
• Growth of contacts and relationships within target companies.
• Quality and volume of meetings booked and enquiries generated.

• Competitive Base Salary.
• Growth by Sharing Bonus Scheme + Individual KPIs for OTE.
• 23 Days Annual Leave (increasing with service) + Bank Holidays.
• Remuneration Package Reviewed Annually.
• Pension Scheme - Auto Enrolment.
• Private Healthcare - Available after successful completion of probation.
• Employee Assistance Program Line.
• 2 Annual Volunteering days.
• Free Friday Lunch.
• Performance-Orientated Business where you can add real value from day one.