BD Executive

C4S Search Ltd; Swindon; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional services firm in Swindon is looking to hire a Business Development Executive to contribute to its growth. The successful candidate will support strategic business development plans, conduct thorough market analysis, and build vital internal and external relationships. Ideal applicants will have experience in marketing or business development, alongside strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Familiarity with CRM systems, like HubSpot, is preferred. This role is key to strengthening the firm's commercial strategy.

Qualifications

• Experience in a marketing or business development role within professional services is essential.
• Strong communication and project management abilities are required.
• Proficient in CRM systems, preferably HubSpot.

Responsibilities

• Support the creation and delivery of strategic business development plans.
• Conduct market and competitor analysis to assist in decision-making.
• Build relationships to enhance business development activity.

Skills

Experience in marketing or business development within professional services

Strong communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Project management skills

Commercial awareness

Adaptable and personable

Tools

HubSpot

Job description

About the Business

An established professional services firm undergoing an exciting period of growth is seeking a Business Development Executive to strengthen its client-focused commercial strategy. The organisation has a strong regional presence, a collaborative culture and ambitious plans to enhance its market position across key sectors. As part of an expanding Marketing & BD function, this role supports firmwide growth initiatives, improved client engagement and the development of a data-driven, process-led approach to business development.

Business Development Executive Opportunity

• Support the creation and delivery of strategic business development plans across offices, service lines and sectors.
• Conduct market, sector and competitor analysis to provide insights that shape commercial decision-making.
• Build internal and external relationships, supporting partners, teams, intermediaries and clients to strengthen BD activity.
• Represent the business at industry events while supporting firm-hosted events and campaigns.
• Assist with the development of client plans, referral networks and reporting on BD metrics.

Your Key Skills

• Experience in marketing or business development within professional services.
• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement and project management skills.
• Proficient user of CRM systems, ideally HubSpot.
• Commercially aware with the ability to interpret business priorities and market dynamics.
• Personable, confident and adaptable, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.