Business Development Executive
Location: Surbiton, Surrey (with travel across London & Surrey)
Company: Zedcarz Ltd
About Zedcarz
Zedcarz is a leading private hire and transport provider, delivering reliable, professional, and customer-focused transport solutions across London and the South East. Our services include corporate travel, airport transfers, executive travel, school transport, NHS transport, event transport, and bespoke transport solutions for businesses and organisations.
As we continue to expand, we are launching a dedicated Business Development division and are looking for an ambitious Business Development Executive to help drive the next phase of our growth.
The Role
This is an exciting opportunity to become one of the founding members of a brand-new department within Zedcarz.
As a Business Development Executive, you will be responsible for developing strong relationships with both existing and prospective clients. Your focus will be to maximise opportunities within our current customer base whilst actively identifying and securing new business opportunities that contribute to the long-term growth of the company.
This role combines account management with proactive business development, making it ideal for someone who enjoys building relationships, creating opportunities, and delivering exceptional customer service.
Key ResponsibilitiesBusiness Development
- Identify, prospect and win new business opportunities.
- Build and maintain a healthy pipeline of potential clients.
- Arrange and attend meetings with prospective customers.
- Prepare quotations and business proposals.
- Deliver presentations showcasing Zedcarz's services.
- Represent the company at networking events and industry functions.
- Develop strategies to increase market presence within target sectors.
Account Management
- Manage relationships with existing corporate accounts.
- Conduct regular account reviews with clients.
- Identify opportunities to cross-sell and upsell additional Zedcarz services.
- Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction and retention.
- Resolve client queries quickly and professionally.
- Become the trusted point of contact for assigned accounts.
Growth & Strategy
- Work closely with senior management to develop the Business Development division.
- Contribute ideas to improve sales processes and customer experience.
- Help establish systems, procedures and best practices as the department grows.
- Provide market intelligence and competitor analysis.
- Maintain accurate records using the company's CRM and reporting systems.
Ideal Candidate
The successful candidate will have:
- Previous experience in Business Development, Sales, Account Management or Corporate Sales.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- A proactive and self-motivated attitude.
- Strong negotiation and presentation skills.
- The ability to work independently whilst contributing to a growing team.
- Commercial awareness and a results-driven mindset.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills.
- Full UK driving licence (preferred).
Experience within the transport, private hire, logistics or travel industry would be advantageous but is not essential.
What You'll Be Selling
You will promote the full range of Zedcarz services, including:
- Corporate Accounts
- Executive Travel
- Airport Transfers
- School Transport
- NHS & Healthcare Transport
- Event Transport
- VIP & Chauffeur Services
- Local & National Private Hire Services
Career Progression
This is more than just a sales role.
The Business Development division is a brand-new department within Zedcarz and is expected to expand significantly as the business continues to grow. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to progress into senior positions and play a key role in shaping the future of the department, with opportunities to mentor and lead a growing team.
Commission & Rewards
In addition to a competitive basic salary, the successful candidate will benefit from a highly rewarding commission structure.
Commission will primarily be earned on the acquisition of new business, with generous incentives designed to reward individuals who successfully generate new corporate accounts and long-term revenue for the business. There will also be opportunities to earn additional rewards through business growth and exceptional performance.
What We Offer
- Competitive basic salary
- Attractive commission scheme for new business generation
- Career progression opportunities
- Ongoing training and development
- Company mobile phone and laptop (where applicable)
- Supportive and ambitious working environment
- Opportunity to help build and shape a new department within a growing business
This role would suit someone who is passionate about sales, relationship management, and business growth, and who wants to play a key part in the continued success of Zedcarz while building a rewarding long-term career.
Pay: £26,500.00-£65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
