Business Development Executive

Lyreco; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - GBP 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading workplace supplies provider in the East Midlands is seeking a Business Development Executive to develop new business and manage existing accounts. This field-based role emphasizes building relationships with customers and driving results through effective communication and customer service skills. The position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and the flexibility of remote work to enhance customer engagement. The ideal candidate should be target-driven and resilient, holding a valid driving license.

Benefits

Company car

Laptop

Mobile phone

31 days holiday, rising to 38

Pension & Life Assurance

Community volunteering days

Qualifications

• Current valid driving license for travel within the assigned territory.
• Experience in customer service and business development.
• Ability to meet challenging targets.

Responsibilities

• Develop new business and manage existing accounts.
• Build relationships with prospective customers.
• Eliminate daily office commute by working remotely.

Skills

Prospecting new leads

Customer service abilities

Resilience against challenges

Target-driven

Excellent communication

Job description

Business Development Executive page is loaded## Business Development Executivelocations: Field Based - UKtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: March 5, 2026 (27 days left to apply)job requisition id: JR-1000028445**Business Development Executive**This role is covering Derby and Surrounding Areas.**Field Based** - Working hours: Monday to Friday 9am – 5.30pmSalary – £30 – 33k per annum (+ commission OTE £18k per annum), company car, laptop, mobile phone etcAt Lyreco we specialise in providing workplace supplies to businesses globally and have a new opportunity for a **Business Development Executive**, to join us as part of the wider Small to Medium Business (SMB) Sales Division.Benefits: 31 days holiday, rising to 38, after longer service (inclusive of bank holidays), Pension & Life Assurance Scheme, 2 fully paid community volunteering days each year, Referral Scheme, Opportunity for career break – after 3 years of service**The Role:**As a Business Development Executive, you will play a crucial role in delivering exceptional customer experiences, expanding existing business relationships, and securing new business opportunities.**What you will be doing as a Business Development Executive:*** Develop new business and manage existing accounts within your assigned territory area.* Foster new relationships with prospective customers through various communication channels, building enduring connections.* Enjoy the luxury of remote work, eliminating the need for a daily office commute. Your focus will be on customer-facing interactions, such as cold calling or visiting existing clients.* Meet challenging yet achievable targets, with promotions based on your results. Hard work is always recognized and rewarded.**What you must have to be successful as a Business Development Executive:*** Be skilled in prospecting and identifying new leads to drive business growth.* Excellent in customer service abilities to ensure client satisfaction.* Demonstrate resilience in the face of challenges and setbacks.* Be driven by targets, consistently striving for results.* Hold a current, valid driving license for travel within the assigned territory.**The Process:**We appreciate the time taken to apply for the role and we will respond back to ALL applicants. For those who are shortlisted to the next stage, the process will be as follows.Telephone Interview - Initial conversation with our recruitment team to discuss role and interest further.1st Interview - (face to face) - Meet your manager. 2nd interview- Field visit (meet a peer for a hands-on insight to the role)3rd interview- Meet your managers manager.As a diverse and forward-thinking employer, we embed the principles of equality, diversity, and inclusion into everything we do. That includes our staff, customers, suppliers, and our local community.We’re committed to the wellbeing of all our staff and to the sustainability of our environment.Agency CV’s will not be accepted.With our core values of **Excellence, Passion, Respect** and **Agility** driving every decision, and a perfect blend of people, technology, and our corporate social responsibility strategy, we aim to deliver a great working day for our people and our customers. We strive for perfection in everything we do, and we really care for our customers. We believe in trust, respect and ethical behaviour, and we remain agile with our ability to anticipate, innovate and adapt to change.