Job Advert
Status: Permanent, Full time
Location: 6 Everdon Park, Daventry NN11 8YJ
Report To: Internal Sales Manager
Hours: 37 hours per week,
Monday – Thursday 9:00am – 5:00pm | early finish Friday 9:00am – 2:00pm
Salary: £27,000 per annum + quarterly bonus after 6 months
Benefits:
Pension, holiday entitlement of 28 days inclusive of bank holidays, group life insurance, medical insurance
Role will be fully office based initially with the opportunity for remote working and external sales trips at a later stage.
Are you:
-
Ready for an exciting opportunity to join our business in a hands on, varied role?
-
Motivated to be support the wider sales team in driving new business, identifying market opportunities, and nurturing strong client relationships
-
Looking to join an established and growing UK + USA based business and be part of the exciting next chapter?
Would you:
-
Like to join our team and play a key role in identifying new opportunities, strengthening customer relationships, and supporting our continued expansion in specialist industrial markets.
-
Be keen to grow your career at the same time?
Do you:
-
Have a genuine interest in business development and commercial growth?
-
A desire to help us build our business forward
-
Have a drive to achieve results
-
UK driving license?
Then we would love to hear from you.
The opportunity:
As our business continues to grow both in the UK and internationally, we are seeking a driven and ambitious Sales & Business Development Executive to join our team and play a key role in identifying new opportunities, strengthening customer relationships, and supporting our continued expansion in specialist industrial markets.
This role offers genuine long-term career development. After a successful first 12–18 months there is the potential for salary increases and role progression. You will also become eligible for a quarterly performance bonus after 6 months in post.
Key responsibilities
-
Proactively identify and pursue new business opportunities through targeted prospecting and outreach
-
Support the delivery of the company’s growth plans and commercial objectives
-
Research and identify new markets, sectors, and opportunities for business expansion
-
Qualify inbound and outbound leads, assessing their suitability and potential value to the business
-
Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a reliable and trusted point of contact
-
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of pipeline activity, client interactions, and prospect data
-
Collaborate with internal teams to ensure business development activity aligns with wider company goals
-
Assist in the preparation of proposals, presentations, and client-facing materials
-
Monitor market trends and competitor activity
-
Report on business development activity and contribute to regular team reviews
The Company:
Hardiflon Ltd is a leading manufacturer and supplier of high-performance PTFE conveyor belting, technical fabrics, tapes, and sealing solutions, serving customers across a wide range of industries including food processing, packaging, textiles, aerospace, medical, and industrial manufacturing. With over 20 years of expertise and a reputation for quality, innovation, and exceptional customer service, we support businesses worldwide with products designed to perform in demanding environments.
For more information check out: https://www.hardiflon.com/
If you have:
-
Previous experience in a sales, business development, or customer-facing role - desirable
-
Familiarity with lead generation techniques or CRM platforms - desirable
-
Previous experience within manufacturing or PTFE industry - desirable
-
Demonstrate great customer service - essential
-
Excellent communication skills; verbal and written – essential
-
Numerate – essential
-
IT literate; Microsoft Office – essential
-
GCSEs or equivalent, including Maths and English - essential
We would love to hear from you.
Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK as we’re not licensed to provide visa sponsorship.
For an informal conversation contact our HR Consultant Karen May via [email protected]
