Business Development Executive
Salary: £35,000 per year plus commission
Contract: Full-time
Benefits: Company vehicle, private healthcare, life assurance, pension, gym membership and training opportunities
Concept Projects Group provides engineering, project management, mechanical installation and construction solutions to clients across the Food & Beverage, FMCG, Pharmaceutical, Chemical and Manufacturing sectors.
Due to continued growth, we are looking for a proactive and commercially driven Business Development Executive to help identify new business opportunities, build strong client relationships and support the production of high-quality proposals and tender submissions.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys both developing new business and creating compelling written submissions that help turn opportunities into secured projects.
The successful candidate will play a key role in expanding CPG’s client portfolio, developing our sales pipeline and supporting the company’s growth across our target sectors.
Responsibilities Include:
- Identify and target prospective clients across the Food & Beverage, FMCG, Pharmaceutical, Chemical and Manufacturing sectors
- Generate new business opportunities through networking, referrals, LinkedIn, cold calling and industry events
- Develop and maintain a strong sales pipeline
- Arrange and attend meetings with potential clients
- Build relationships with key decision-makers including Engineering Managers, Operations Managers, Site Managers and Directors
- Understand client requirements and identify opportunities for CPG’s services
- Promote the company’s capabilities through presentations and client meetings
- Identify tender opportunities through procurement platforms and client relationships
- Manage the bid process from initial enquiry through to submission
- Write, edit and coordinate high-quality proposals, quotations and tender responses
- Gather technical and commercial information from internal stakeholders
- Produce professional capability statements, case studies and presentation documents
- Maintain accurate records of sales activity, opportunities and forecasts
- Support account development activity to encourage repeat business
- Attend exhibitions, conferences and networking events representing the CPG brand
Skills and Experience Required:
- Previous experience in a Sales, Business Development or Bid Writing role
- Proven track record of generating new business opportunities
- Excellent written communication skills, with experience preparing proposals or tenders
- Strong relationship-building and networking abilities
- Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills
- Commercially aware with strong negotiation skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
- Self-motivated with a proactive approach
- Strong IT skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office packages
- Full UK Driving Licence
Desirable:
- Experience within engineering, manufacturing, construction or technical services
- Experience submitting bids and tenders through procurement portals
- Knowledge of FMCG, Food Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical or Industrial sectors
- Experience using CRM systems
- Understanding of project delivery and engineering services
What We Offer:
- Remuneration package: £35,000 per year plus commission
- Full-time contract
- Company vehicle
- 23 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing to 25 days after probation period
- Company pension
- Private Health Care
- Life Assurance
- Regular training and development opportunities
- Gym membership to support your well-being
- Friendly, supportive team environment
- Social events
- Modern office space with good transport links
Apply now to join Concept Projects Group and help drive new business opportunities across our target sectors.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Referral programme
Experience:
- Sales: 2 years (required)
- Business Development: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
