Business Development Executive – Future Team Lead

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in South Africa.

📋 Description

• Follow up on existing remedial and service quotations with current clients.

• Engage in proactive outbound calls to potential commercial customers.

• Foster relationships with architects, letting agents, property developers, and other key decision-makers.

• Identify new work quotation opportunities and ongoing multi-site contracts.

• Communicate confidently and naturally with prospects instead of relying solely on scripts.

• Maintain precise records of conversations, follow-ups, and opportunities.

• Consistently pursue prospects and opportunities throughout the sales process.

• Collaborate closely with the Directors as the outbound sales strategy evolves.

• Progress towards a senior/team-lead role as additional sales team members join the organization.

⛳️ Requirements

• A demonstrated history of success in B2B sales, business development, or outbound telephone sales.

• Evidence of strong performance against sales or business development objectives.

• A consistent employment background showcasing commitment and career advancement.

• Exceptional spoken English and the confidence to professionally represent a UK business.

• Strong natural communication skills and the ability to build rapport.

• Comfortable engaging in credible conversations with business owners and senior decision-makers.

• Commercially minded, resilient, and driven by achieving results.

• Able to think quickly and engage in genuine dialogue rather than simply reciting a script.

• Self-motivated and capable of working independently in a remote setting.

• The ambition and potential for leadership to assist in building and managing a future sales team.

• Access to a dedicated workspace, laptop, and reliable high-speed internet.

• Experience in fire and security is not mandatory; the client prioritizes finding an outstanding salesperson with the right attitude, capability, and potential.

• Experience in fire and security, property or facilities management, construction, commercial services, or selling to UK businesses in CRM and remote sales environments is a plus.

🏝️ Benefits

• 100% remote work

• Independent Contractor Agreement

• Observing UK holidays

• Adhering to UK business hours