Business Development Executive

Searchability®; Chester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression

International markets

Employee-owned

Social events

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Searchability is seeking a confident Business Development and GTM Executive in Chester to drive new business across UK and US markets. This role is telephone-led, focusing on proactive outbound calling, building relationships with decision-makers and booking qualified meetings for our specialist teams.

You will combine traditional business development with digital prospecting using LinkedIn, email campaigns and CRM technology to build and manage your pipeline.

Qualifications

• Experience in sales, business development, recruitment or SDR/BDR roles.
• Confident telephone manner with outbound prospecting and appointment setting.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with resilience and commercial awareness.
• Digital fluency including CRM systems and LinkedIn prospecting tools.

Responsibilities

• Generate new commercial opportunities across UK and US markets.
• Lead outbound calls and book qualified meetings for specialist teams.
• Combine traditional business development with digital outreach and CRM management.
• Grow client base and introduce the wider services to new businesses.

Skills

Outbound prospecting

Appointment setting

CRM proficiency

LinkedIn prospecting

Communication skills

Relationship building

Target-driven mindset

Job description

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND GTM EXECUTIVE – CHESTER – UP TO £35,000 BASIC + £65,000 OTE

Are you a confident communicator who loves picking up the phone, opening doors and generating new business? We're looking for an ambitious Business Development and GTM Executive to join our growing team at Searchability.

• Salary: Up to £35,000 basic, year-one OTE up to £65,000
• Location: Chester
• Opportunity: Drive new business across UK and US markets
• Career: Progress into 360 recruitment or develop your business development specialism

ABOUT SEARCHABILITY

Searchability is the UK's #1 rated tech recruitment agency and a 100% employee-owned business. Founded in 2012, we've grown into an international recruitment group with specialist services spanning tech recruitment, employer branding and talent technology. Our connected expertise brings together Searchability, Holler, Hirecracker and TIA, helping businesses solve more of their talent challenges through one trusted partner.

BENEFITS

• Competitive basic salary with uncapped earning potential
• Clear career progression and development opportunities
• Opportunity to work across international markets
• Support from established recruitment, marketing and technology teams
• Be part of a 100% employee-owned business
• Social events and travel opportunities

ABOUT THE ROLE

• As our Business Development and GTM Executive, you'll be responsible for generating new commercial opportunities across our UK and US markets.
• This is a telephone-led role, focused on proactive outbound calling, building relationships with decision-makers and booking qualified meetings for our specialist teams.
• You’ll combine traditional business development with digital prospecting, using LinkedIn, email campaigns and CRM technology to build and manage your pipeline.
• Our Business Development and GTM Executive will play an important role in growing our client base and introducing businesses to our wider services.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• Previous experience in sales, business development, recruitment or an SDR/BDR role
• Confident telephone manner with experience in outbound prospecting and appointment setting
• Strong communication, relationship-building and objection-handling skills
• Digital fluency, including CRM systems, LinkedIn and prospecting tools
• Resilience, commercial awareness and a proactive, target-driven mindset
• Recruitment experience is desirable but not essential. We’re looking for a Business Development and GTM Executive with ambition, confidence and the drive to succeed.

KEY SKILLS

Business Development, GTM, Sales, Outbound Calling, Lead Generation, Appointment Setting, B2B Sales, CRM, LinkedIn Prospecting, Digital Outreach, Recruitment, Pipeline Management