Edwards & Pearce

About the Company

Edwards & Pearce is a professional recruitment consultancy who offer a complete business solution for all professional recruitment needs. We aim to supply the best calibre candidates with the highest added value factor. We succeed in doing this through highly qualified specialist consultants who recruit permanent, temporary, contract and interim management staff from the following specialist divisions:

• Accountancy & Finance
• Engineering & Production
• Executive Search & Selection
• Food Sector
• HR & L&D
• Legal
• Office Support
• Sales & Marketing
• Supply Chain & Procurement

We are here to help you grow your business through engaged, sustainable people. Always bespoke, never off the shelf and created to suit every budget.

• Leadership coaching & training
• Flexible working strategy & culture
• Outplacement & change resilience

Listed Jobs

Company Name

Edwards & Pearce

Job Title

Business Development Executive

Job Description

**Job Title:** Business Development Executive **Role Summary:** Drive new business growth in the FMCG and warehousing/distribution sectors by prospecting, qualifying leads, and securing revenue-generating contracts. **Expactations:** - Meet or exceed quarterly and annual sales targets. - Build and maintain a robust pipeline of qualified prospects. - Deliver compelling value propositions to potential clients. - Maintain accurate and timely sales performance data. **Key Responsibilities:** - Identify and research potential accounts in FMCG and warehousing/distribution markets. - Initiate contact, conduct needs assessments, and present tailored solutions. - Prepare and deliver persuasive sales proposals, presentations, and negotiations. - Close deals and secure signed contracts in alignment with company pricing and terms. - Manage the entire sales cycle from lead to closure. - Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (marketing, product, finance) to ensure seamless execution. - Track and analyze sales metrics, reporting progress to senior management. - Stay current on market trends, competitor activity, and industry developments. **Required Skills:** - Strong communication and interpersonal skills. - Proven sales experience in B2B environments, preferably in FMCG or distribution. - Ability to build rapport and trust with mid‑to‑senior level decision makers. - Negotiation and closing skills. - Strategic thinking and problem‑solving capabilities. - Self‑motivated, goal‑driven, and resilient under pressure. - Proficiency with CRM systems and MS Office. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field. - Professional sales or business development certifications (e.g., Certified Professional Sales Person – CPSP, or equivalent) preferred. ---

Immingham, United kingdom

On site

14-12-2025