https://jobs.co.uk/job/business-development-executive-octagon-group--614d8bcc-5c47-4eed-9e67-e42261cbaf8b RSS feed for Business Development Executive at Octagon Group. en-gb Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:55:07 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/business-development-executive-octagon-group--614d8bcc-5c47-4eed-9e67-e42261cbaf8b https://jobs.co.uk/job/business-development-executive-octagon-group--614d8bcc-5c47-4eed-9e67-e42261cbaf8b Thu, 23 Apr 2026 23:00:00 GMT Location: Bury St Edmunds | Salary: Negotiable | Type: Permanent | We are looking for a  Business Development Manager  based near  Bury St. Edmunds , with our client who is a is a specialist distributor providing high-quality technical and industrial solutions to end users and trade customers across the UK and Europe. This is a pure business development role with a primary focus on winning new customers and driving revenue growth. This person will be responsible for identifying, targeting, and converting high-value prospects, building a strong pipeline, and closing new business across assigned territories. This is a hunter role — ideal for someone who thrives on prospecting, opening doors, and consistently turning cold opportunities into long-term customers. Key Responsibilities of a Business Development Manager Identify, target, and win new customers within assigned territories Drive consistent new business revenue through proactive outbound activity Own the full sales cycle from prospecting through to close Generate and develop a strong pipeline through cold calling, email outreach, LinkedIn, networking, and events Qualify and prioritise high-value opportunities to maximise conversion Deliver tailored, solution-led proposals, p... Permanent