Business Development Consultant

i2i Recruitment; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Business Development Executive in Cheltenham. In this full-time role, you will engage with new and existing customers, recommend tailored insurance solutions, and achieve personal and team targets. With a basic salary of £35,000 and uncapped commission, the realistic OTE is £50,000 in the first year, with growth potential. The company promotes a supportive culture and offers various perks, including income protection and health insurance.

Benefits

Regular bonuses and incentives

Brand-new office space

Income Protection & Life Assurance

Subsidised Private Health Insurance

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave

Friendly culture with recognition of success

Qualifications

• Self-motivated, results-focused mindset.
• Experience communicating with customers via phone and email.
• Proven success in sales.
• Interest in Private Medical Insurance is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Engage customers to understand their needs.
• Recommend tailored insurance solutions.
• Handle objections and close sales.
• Deliver exceptional service while meeting targets.

Skills

Self-motivated

Confidence in communication

Building trust and rapport

Proven sales success

Experience in telesales

Job description

Business Development Executive

£35,000 + Uncapped Commission (OTE £50,000+ in Year 1)
Cheltenham

Are you a driven, ambitious salesperson ready to take your earnings and career to the next level?

Do you thrive in a fast-paced, high-reward environment where success is recognised and celebrated?

We're on the lookout for standout sales talent to join a brand-new Cheltenham office for one of the UK's leading financial services organisations.

What's in it for you?

• £35,000 basic salary, full-time and permanent (Monday-Friday)
• Uncapped monthly commission - realistic £50k OTE in year one, with £70k+ achievable as you grow
• Regular bonuses and incentives for top performers
• Brand-new, modern office space in central Cheltenham - complete with on-site café, restaurant, and regular team events
• Income Protection & Life Assurance
• Subsidised Private Health Insurance
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Supportive, friendly culture where success is recognised and rewarded

What you'll bring

• A self-motivated, results-focused mindset — you're hungry to achieve and exceed targets
• Confidence communicating with customers from all backgrounds via phone and email
• A natural ability to build trust and rapport quickly
• Proven success in a sales role — whether in telesales, account management, or a customer-focused position
• Experience in telesales or phone-based selling
• Background or interest in Private Medical Insurance (PMI) desirable but not essential!

What you'll be doing

• Engaging new and existing customers to understand their needs and budgets
• Recommending tailored insurance solutions from top UK providers
• Confidently handling objections and closing sales
• Delivering exceptional service while achieving personal and team targets

If you're eager to join a thriving business where your hard work truly pays off - both in earnings and opportunity; this could be your next big move!

Interested? Send your most up-to-date CV to Ellie at i2i recruitment today!

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