Business Development Executive
Lyreco Group Open · verified Oct 8, 2026 At a glance
Mid-level Business Development role at Lyreco Group. Field Based · full-time.
In listing
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What you'll do
- Grow current customer relationships while winning new accounts across your assigned South London territory
- Find and qualify fresh leads, then turn them into business opportunities through prospecting
- Reach prospects and customers by phone and in person, including cold calls and client visits
- Manage existing accounts and work toward challenging performance targets
What you bring
- A consistent record of pursuing targets and working toward measurable results
- Practical ability to prospect and uncover new leads that can support business growth
- Persistence when sales activity brings challenges or setbacks
- Strong customer service skills that help maintain client satisfaction
Who this fits
This role suits a target-focused business developer who is comfortable combining cold calling, customer visits, account management, and new-business work. It is field based in South London, runs Monday to Friday during stated daytime hours, and allows two home-working days after probation. The position is permanent and full time.
From the employer
Business Development Executive
Location: South London
Salary: £30 - £36k per annum
Hours: Mon-Fri-9am-5.30pm. Field Based Role.
Contract: Permanent - full time.
Package: Commission up to £28,800k per annum / Travel Allowance/ Laptop and Mobile Phone.
Ready to create something great?
At Lyreco, we're about empowering people to create great – and we're looking for a Business Development Executive to join our team in South London.
We’re on a mission to expand our product offerings, and we need a dynamic Business Development Executive to join our SMB Sales Division, focusing in the South London Area.
As a Business Development Executive, you will play a crucial role in delivering exceptional customer experiences.
What you'll be doing
You'll have the opportunity to expanding existing business relationship and secure new business opportunities.
- Develop new business and manage existing accounts within your assigned territory area.
- Foster new relationships with prospective customers through various communication channels, building enduring connections.
- Your focus will be on customer-facing interactions, such as cold calling or visiting existing and new clients.
- Meet challenging yet achievable targets, with promotions based on your results. Hard work is always recognized and rewarded.
What we're looking for
You don't need to tick every box, but we'd love to hear from you if you have:
- Be driven by targets, consistently striving for results.
- Essential skill/knowledge in prospecting and identifying new leads to drive business growth.
- Demonstrate resilience in the face of challenges and setbacks.
- Excellent in customer service abilities to ensure client satisfaction.
What you'll get
Alongside a salary of £30 - £36k per annum, you'll receive:
- Commission up to £28,800k per annum, travel allowance, laptop and mobile phone.
- 31 days holiday, inclusive of bank holidays.
- Ability to work from home, 2 days from home after probation period.
- Pension & Life Assurance Scheme.
- Opportunity to participate in the Cycle to Work Scheme, access retail vouchers and eye care vouchers.
- 2 fully paid community volunteering days each year.
- Grow Our Own Talent Programme – promoting internal career development.
- Referral Scheme.
- Long Service Awards – to celebrate your career milestones.
- Opportunity for career break – after 3 yrs of service
- Sports & Social Club – access to discounted trips and excursions.
- All Work to Company Values: Passion, Respect, Agility, Excellence.
Create great with us
At Lyreco, Empowering people to create great is more than our EVP. We want our people to have the opportunity to contribute, develop, share ideas and make an impact.
Ready to create something great? Apply today.
As a diverse and forward-thinking employer, we embed the principles of equality, diversity, and inclusion into everything we do. That includes our staff, customers, suppliers, and our local community. We’re committed to the wellbeing of all our staff and to the sustainability of our environment.
Lyreco prides itself on being an inclusive employer. We value and celebrate equality in opportunities, and we welcome applications from people who reflect the diversity of our communities.
No agencies please.
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