Job Description

Job Title:

Business Development Executive

Salary:

upto 42,500 OTE (35,000 + 7,500 Commission)

Location:

Hybrid-Caerphilly (2 days office-based, 3 days remote/off-site)

Shift Patterns:

Monday - Friday 08:00 - 16:30

About us:

CheckFire Ltd is a family-run fire-safety supplier established in 1975 and now recognised as a UK market-leader in fire-safety equipment. We put people at the heart of our success and offer a supportive, team-focused culture with genuine opportunities for development.

Why you will love working at CheckFire

Competitive Pay Package:

35,000 base salary plus 7,500 annual commission opportunity (up to 42,500 OTE)

Career Growth:

Structured development and progression into senior sales and account management roles.

Collaborative Environment:

Work closely with Sales, Marketing, and Customer Experience teams to drive results

Hybrid Working:

Enjoy the flexibility of working three days remotely or off-site with two days in our modern Caerphilly office

Modern Facilities & Environment:

Free on-site parking, a purpose-built workspace, and a supportive team environment

Purpose-Driven Work:

Play an essential role in delivering trusted fire-safety solutions across the UK

The Role:

As a Business Development Executive, you'll be instrumental in generating new business opportunities, nurturing customer relationships, and converting marketing-qualified leads (MQLs) into sales opportunities.
You'll help onboard new customers, re-engage lapsed accounts, and ensure a seamless handover to our Account Management team.

What will you do?

Proactively contact and engage marketing-generated leads through outbound calls, converting them into qualified sales opportunities (SQLs) and driving new business growth. Book and manage new-business appointments for the National Sales Manager (NSM) and Business Development Managers (BDMs). Build, nurture, and maintain strong customer relationships to maximise retention and account growth. Work collaboratively with Sales, Marketing, and Customer Experience teams to deliver results. Manage a real-time CRM sales pipeline to track leads, opportunities, and outcomes. Manage new and reactivated (lapsed) customers through their first four sales, ensuring a positive onboarding experience before transitioning them to the Account Management team.

What are we looking for?

Proven experience in B2B sales, business development, or account management (preferably within a technical, trade, or distribution environment). Excellent communication and negotiation skills and is confident at all levels. Self-motivated, tenacious, and results-oriented. Strong time-management and organisational skills. Competent using CRM systems and MS Office tools (Excel, Outlook, HubSpot preferred). Calm, professional approach and able to handle multiple priorities.

Hybrid Working Details

This role operates on a hybrid basis, with:

2 days per week based at our Caerphilly head office 3 days per week working from home or attending off-site customer meetings
You'll need to be flexible and able to travel occasionally to meet clients or attend internal meetings as required.

Ready to Apply?

If you're a motivated sales professional who thrives on building relationships and driving results, we'd love to hear from you. Click Apply Now to submit your CV and join a team that's passionate about growth, teamwork, and making a real impact.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to 42,500.00 per year

Benefits:

Canteen Company events Company pension Free parking On-site parking Referral programme
Work Location: In person