Business Development Executive

Reed have partnered with a long-standing and highly reputable technology distributor to recruit a Business Development Executive as the business continues to grow. You will be office based, located in Avonmouth, Bristol.

Salary: £28,000–£30,000 + Uncapped Commission Hours: Mon–Thurs 8:30–5:00, Fridays usually finish early Location: Avonmouth (due to their office location, living locally or being a driver is recommended)

Why This Role?

• Work alongside a senior leadership team with 10–24 years’ tenure
• Join a stable, growing business with a loyal customer base
• Access to an existing CRM database of former, lapsed, quoted and new customers
• First 6 months = no hard sales targets, focus on quality, consultative conversations
• Commission becomes 10% of profit once ramped up
• Early finish Fridays

The Role

This is a consultative, solutions-focused sales role where your goal is to build relationships, uncover customer challenges, and deliver tailored technology solutions.

Rather than transactional selling, you’ll be leading conversations to understand business needs and working with internal teams to create the right outcomes for your clients.

Day-to-day, you will:

• Make outbound calls to new and existing customers within your market
• Lead fact-finding, insight-led conversations to uncover client needs and challenges
• Generate new business while re-engaging inactive and lapsed accounts
• Work closely with experienced BDMs and technical teams to shape tailored solutions
• Build and manage your own client portfolio over time
• Use Microsoft Dynamics CRM to track activity and opportunities (experience advantageous)

Your First Year

• First 6 months: no strict targets — focus on building confidence, quality conversations, and re-engaging customers
• By 12 months: target around £10k monthly revenue
• Once established (typically 6–9 months): earn 10% profit commission

What We’re Looking For

We’re particularly interested in individuals with a consultative or solutions-based sales approach, rather than purely transactional or volume-led environments.

To be successful, you’ll need:

• At least 12 months of sales experience
• Confidence in making outbound calls and engaging new clients
• A curious, consultative mindset — comfortable asking questions and uncovering deeper business needs
• Ability to build credibility and hold meaningful client conversations
• Motivation to work towards targets and earn commission
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills
• A driving licence (highly recommended due to location)