Business Development Executive - Part or Full Time - Flexible Working - Northeast EnglandAre you motivated by building relationships, spotting opportunities, and driving growth? We are looking for a Business Development Executive to join a dynamic engineering and manufacturing-focused team. This is a flexible role with options for part-time or full-time working.About the Role As a Business Development Executive, you will help build and nurture a strong sales pipeline by engaging with target organisations that value collaboration and innovation. You will be responsible for generating new opportunities, managing early-stage sales processes, and supporting account development.Key ResponsibilitiesIdentify and research new business opportunities and provide market insightsMake first contact with decision-makers via calls, emails, and social mediaDevelop and nurture accounts through follow-up activitiesBuild and maintain strong relationships with potential customersWork closely with internal teams to ensure timely and effective actionsProvide account management support as requiredMaintain accurate records and updates in the CRM systemReport on account development and pipeline progressSupport wider sales and business activities as neededSkills and ExperienceProven experience in Sales, Business Development, or Telesales, with track record in prospect identification and cold outreachExperience in an engineering or manufacturing environment is desirableDegree level or equivalent is a p