Business Development Executive

Metric; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Business Development Executive for its 2026 Graduate Scheme. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic, supportive team, with earning potential of £100k-200k in the first year. Responsibilities include developing new business and building client relationships. The role is ideal for competitive, degree-educated graduates looking for rapid career growth. This position requires in-person attendance in London or other specified locations.

Benefits

World-class sales training programme

Rapid career growth opportunities

Dynamic team culture

Incentives & rewards

Qualifications

• Experience working while studying is a plus.
• B2B sales or sporting/competitive background preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop new business & build client relationships.
• Engage with decision-makers across industries.
• Place high-level candidates into niche US markets.
• Master proven sales techniques in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Competitive

Driven

Ambitious

Strong work ethic

Education

Degree-educated (any subject)

Job description

💥 2026 Graduate Scheme - Business Development Executive 💥

Fast-track your sales & recruitment career with £100K+ earning potential and learning from the very best in the industry!

Metric are recognised by the Financial Times as one of the fastest-growing companies in 2025, with 7 global offices in the UK & US - we're now hiring for ambitious graduates to join our London team in 2026.

We offer a world-leading 2-week intensive training programme designed to equip you with all the skills you need to thrive in a high-performance sales environment.

✅ What’s in it for you as a Business Development Executive?

• £100k-200k first-year earning potential.
• World-class 2-week sales training programme - led by industry experts.
• Rapid career growth - management roles in under 2 years.
• A dynamic, supportive & high-energy team culture.
• Relocation opportunities to the US & UK cities.
• Incentives & rewards - trips to Mexico, Cannes & more.

🚀 What you’ll do as a Business Development Executive?

• Develop new business & build client relationships.
• Engage with decision-makers across industries.
• Place high-level candidates into niche US markets.
• Master proven sales techniques in a fast-paced environment.

👀 We’re looking for graduates who are:

• Competitive, driven & ambitious.
• Degree-educated (any subject).
• Strong work ethic – experience working while studying is a plus.
• B2B sales or sporting/competitive background (preferred but not essential).

If you’re ready to kick-start a successful sales and recruitment career with a company that invests in your growth, apply now and join!

📍 Locations: Nottingham | London | Leeds | New York | San Diego | Austin | Florida
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Metric offers a truly unique and life-changing career opportunity.

If you’re committed to working hard, bring an enthusiastic attitude, strive for high achievement, maintain resilience in the face of challenges and are willing to take accountability for your own partnerships, success awaits you at Metric.

At Metric we recognise the value of a diverse team, and we encourage applications from people with varied experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds.

Want to find out more? Visit our website Home - Metric Search (metric-search.com)

Please note this is not a remote position.