Business Development Executive

Net Natives Inc; Brighton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Net Natives Inc. in Brighton is seeking a Business Development Executive to drive outbound sales to universities in the UK and US. You will manage the full sales cycle from outreach to negotiation, with strong earning potential and opportunities to travel as part of a global organisation.

The role requires 1–3 years of B2B/B2C sales experience, CRM know-how, and a self-starting attitude. It’s an on-site, full-time position with UK work eligibility and potential to grow into leadership within the

Qualifications

• 1–3 years’ experience in B2B or B2C sales.
• CRM experience (HubSpot, Salesforce, or similar).
• Strong communication skills—both written and verbal.
• Self-starter mindset with ownership of targets.
• Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Research and prospect target universities and key decision-makers.
• Build accurate contact lists and manage outreach via HubSpot, LinkedIn, email, and phone.
• Book and qualify meetings with university marketing leaders.
• Support the Lead Researcher with follow-ups and proposals.
• Progress to full-cycle sales: discovery calls, proposals, and contract negotiation.
• Use AI tools (to supercharge your workflow).

Skills

B2B sales

CRM experience

Communication skills

Self-starter

Target ownership

Tools

HubSpot

Salesforce

LinkedIn

AI tools

Job description

Salary

£27,000 with realistic OTE of £40,000-60,000 depending on performance Brighton, On-site, Full-time Monday to Friday. Some flexibility of working hours required to cover core working hours across American time zones.

This is your chance to launch a high-impact business development and marketing career in higher education marketing. As a Business Development Executive, you’ll generate opportunities for our brand measurement products, working directly with senior marketing leaders at universities in the UK and US.

We’ll set you up for success: the first six months focus on outreach, meetings and building relationships. After that, you’ll take ownership of the full sales cycle, closing deals and driving growth.

This is a role with clear progression and incredibly strong earning potential with the opportunity to travel and be part of a global organisation.

What You’ll Do

• Research and prospect target universities and key decision-makers

• Build accurate contact lists and manage outreach via HubSpot, LinkedIn, email, and phone

• Book and qualify meetings with university marketing leaders

• Support the Lead Researcher with follow-ups and proposals

• Progress to full-cycle sales: discovery calls, proposals, and contract negotiation

• Use AI tools (to supercharge your workflow)

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

• 1–3 years’ experience in B2B or B2C sales

• CRM experience (HubSpot, Salesforce, or similar)

• Strong communication skills—both written and verbal

• Self-starter mindset with ownership of targets

• Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK

Desirable:

• Experience selling to higher education or marketing teams

• Familiarity with marketing or consulting services

• Marketo, LinkedIn Sales Navigator / Starbridge / ZoomInfo knowledge

• Experience with AI sales tools

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a pioneering agency shaping the future of student marketing

• Earn uncapped commission with six-figure potential

• Access world-class training and progression opportunities

• Work with an award-winning AI platform

• Thrive in a supportive, innovative, people-first culture

• Opportunity to travel in the US