Business Development Executive

Business Development Executive

Location: Haywards Heath / Hybrid

Salary: £32,000 - £40,000 per annum + Commission Structure

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Business Development Executive – About the Company

Our client is a successful and growing organisation providing technology-enabled subscription, customer experience and BPO solutions across the media, publishing, membership and not-for-profit sectors.

They are looking to recruit a Business Development Executive to identify new opportunities, build strong client relationships and develop a robust sales pipeline.

Working closely with the Director of Business Development, this role will suit a commercially driven sales professional who enjoys opening doors, engaging with decision-makers and converting opportunities into new business.

Business Development Executive – Details

Monday to Friday, generally 8:30am - 5:00pm

Hybrid working with regular office presence preferred

Salary £32,000 - £40,000 per annum

Commission structure

25 days holiday plus UK statutory Bank Holidays

Life Assurance x2 salary

3% employer pension contribution

Employee benefits hub including retailer discounts, gym memberships and more

Access to digital GP, physiotherapy and mental health support

Training and development opportunities

Business Development Executive – Responsibilities

Research target markets, generate leads and identify new business opportunities

Qualify prospects and build a strong pipeline of sales opportunities

Engage with decision-makers to understand their needs and identify suitable solutions

Develop and maintain strong relationships with prospective clients

Support proposals, presentations and commercial negotiations through to conversion

Represent the business at relevant industry events and networking opportunities

Maintain accurate CRM records, pipeline reporting and sales forecasts

Consistently achieve agreed activity and revenue targets

Business Development Executive – What We’re Looking For

Proven experience in business development, lead generation or B2B sales

Experience within technology, SaaS, outsourcing or complex solution sales

Strong understanding of consultative or solution-based selling

Proven ability to build and manage a sales pipeline

Confident communicating with decision-makers and developing commercial relationships

Strong commercial awareness and negotiation ski...