Business Development Executive

Select Appointments; England; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is looking for a Business Development Executive to advance their career in sales. This role involves engaging with high-profile clients, developing consultative sales skills, and working on diverse projects. With a competitive salary of £24,000 – £26,000 and OTE up to £30,000, plus additional benefits like early finishes and holiday perks, this position offers a solid foundation for a successful sales career.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance bonuses

Early Friday finish

20 days holiday plus bank holidays

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Experience in business-to-business sales is preferred.
• Must demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships.

Responsibilities

• Engage with directors and senior decision makers.
• Identify business opportunities and arrange client meetings.
• Craft compelling pitches for diverse client projects.

Skills

Consultative sales approach

High-level business communications

Relationship building

Market intelligence gathering

Job description

Our long‑established client is offering an incredible opportunity for an ambitious individual to launch or accelerate their career in business development with a specialist agency that truly invests in its people.

Overview

The Business Development Executive role combines the excitement of working with multiple high‑profile clients across a range of industry sectors with the security of comprehensive training and clear progression pathways. You will engage in high‑level business‑to‑business conversations, speaking directly with directors and senior decision makers on behalf of key accounts, develop your consultative sales approach, and build the professional gravitas that sets exceptional business developers apart.

In this position you will develop essential sales skills that will serve you throughout your career, working across two or three diverse client projects simultaneously. You’ll craft compelling pitches based on in‑depth briefings, identify business opportunities, arrange meetings for clients across the country, and gather valuable market intelligence.

What makes this opportunity particularly attractive

• Competitive salary of £24,000 – £26,000 based upon experience, with an OTE of up to £30,000 through performance bonuses
• Early Friday finish when you hit your weekly targets (up to 1 extra day/month)
• 20 days holiday plus bank holidays and paid Christmas shutdown (31 days minimum)
• Free onsite parking (own car is essential)

Ready to kickstart your business development career?

This Business Development Executive position could be the perfect next step. Apply now to Eileen at Select Recruitment and discover how our client can help you build the consultative sales skills and professional confidence that will set you apart in the competitive world of business‑to‑business sales and business development.