Business Development Executive

Are you a sales professional looking for your next challenge? Ventro, the UK's leading fire safety company, is expanding our Plymouth team and we're looking for a driven Business Development Executive to join us.

About Ventro

We're the most accredited fire safety company in the UK, specialising in protecting both public and private sectors against fire risks. Our reputation speaks for itself - we've built long-standing relationships with clients who trust us to keep their people and properties safe. Due to continued growth, we're looking for someone to help us expand further.

What's in it for you?

Base Salary: Competitive rate based on your experience.

Commission Structure: High commission opportunities

Established Business: We are known in the industry as leader in fire safety, allowing our reputation to support with new business development.  

Client Territory: There is no set territory for this role. You'll will have the pick of the bunch! You can prospect private clients nationwide.

Clear progression path:  Great progression opportunities to develop into senior roles with the expansion of the business.

Additional benefits include:

Flexible Benefits: Holiday purchase scheme allowing additional time off

Healthcare: Comprehensive healthcare coverage

Employee Referral Program: Financial incentives for successful candidate referrals

Sustainable Transport: Cycle-to-work scheme supporting environmental initiatives

Company Rewards: Access to employee discount schemes and recognition programs

This role offers genuine earning potential. Our commission structure rewards performance, and because we work on long-term contracts rather than one-off sales, you'll build recurring income streams.

The role

You'll be working alongside our account managers to support business growth. Your focus will be on generating new leads and qualifying prospects, helping our account managers build their client portfolios.

Day-to-day, you'll be:

• Making calls to identify and qualify new prospects for our account managers
• Booking qualified appointments and warm introductions
• Supporting account managers with client presentations and meetings
• Using our CRM system to track leads and handovers
• Following up on initial enquiries and maintaining prospect relationships
• Assisting with proposal preparation and client communications
• Reporting on lead generation activity to your line manager

What you will need:

Business Development experience - You need to have a proven track record in business development. Previous experience in the private residential or student accommodation sector would be advantageous.
Communication skills - You'll be presenting to decision-makers regularly
Problem-solving approach - Our clients need solutions, not just products
Basic IT skills - Comfortable with MS Outlook, Word, and learning our CRM
Willingness to travel - You may need to accompany account managers on client visits
UK driving licence - Essential for client visits

Interested? Apply now!

Ventro Ltd values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Note: Ventro prefer to hire directly and we will be in touch with our PSL Agencies if this role is eligible. We do not accept speculative CVs and no fee will be applicable if sent.