Business Development Executive
Business Development Executive
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Job Description
Business Development Executive
Location: London or Leeds (Remote with travel)
Salary: Competitive
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: 40 hours per week Monday-Friday
At Ground Control we partner with some of the UKs most recognisable brands to deliver smart sustainable external maintenance services from grounds and landscape management to arboriculture winter services and beyond.
Were now looking for a confident driven and people-oriented Business Development Executive to join our central sales function. Youll be supported closely by your manager working together to build and grow new client relationships across the private sector.
This is a great opportunity for someone in the early stages of their sales career especially if youre motivated naturally curious and eager to grow into a more senior client-facing role.
What youll do:
Speaking with potential clients via phone Teams or in-person to introduce Ground Control and explore how we can help
Booking and preparing for client meetings (alongside the team or independently as you grow)
Reaching out to new prospects across key sectors and following up on warm inbound enquiries
Learning about our different service lines so you can start to spot opportunities for cross-selling and tailored solutions
Supporting the preparation of proposals and client presentations
Using our CRM to keep track of your activity and help build a strong pipeline
What were looking for:
Some previous experience in a sales client-facing or business development role
Comfortable speaking on the phone and building rapport this is a people-first role
Proactive and reliable the kind of person who says leave it with me and gets it done
Eager to learn and grow well support your development but youll need to bring the energy and curiosity
Good attention to detail with solid written communication and organisational skills
Experience using a CRM system is helpful but not essential
A friendly team-oriented personality we have a great team dynamic and want someone who will add to that
What success looks like:
Building your confidence speaking to potential clients across a range of service lines
Regularly booking and joining client meetings with support from the team
Progressively owning your own prospects and contributing to the wider teams revenue goals
Developing your commercial understanding and laying the groundwork to step into a more senior BDM role
Why join us:
Career Development Focus: Were committed to supporting your professional growth with clear career paths training and tailored development programs including our GC Leadership Academy job specific accreditations and higher education opportunities.
Exciting Growth Opportunities: Be part of a rapidly growing company with a dynamic team and expanding client base.
Collaborative Environment: Work in a supportive engaging and innovative culture where your contributions are valued.
Competitive Package: Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package along with flexible working options including:
23 days holiday Increasing with length of service bank holidays
Yearly bonus scheme & Share options
Robust pension scheme
Medigold employee support Free Flu Jabs Online private GP Service
Free or subsidised national gym memberships
Employee Recognition Scheme
2 personal choice volunteering days
Ground Control
Ground Control is a UK-based grounds maintenance company powered by the latest technology. Since launching in 1973 Ground Control has grown rapidly and now provides full national coverage for our customers across the UK and Ireland.
We deliver a range of services including grounds maintenance winter gritting landscape construction design arboriculture electric vehicle charging point installation to more than 50000 commercial properties across the UK.
If you are looking to invest in your future with a business that puts people at the centre of everything click the apply now button below to speak to a member of our team.
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Equal Opportunities Statement
At Ground Control we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to thrive. We believe that diversity drives innovation and success and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds experiences and perspectives.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate based on age disability gender identity marital status pregnancy race religion sexual orientation or any other protected characteristic. We actively support and promote an inclusive culture ensuring fair and equitable treatment throughout the recruitment process and beyond.
Employment Type
Full Time
