Business Development Executive

Savvy Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Savvy Recruitment in London is seeking a driven Business Development Executive to accelerate growth in our established B2B portfolio. You will own the pipeline, prospect new clients and convert opportunities into revenue, with a clear focus on achieving sales targets.

The role blends field and office work with a hybrid setup (London office 2 days per month). Ideal candidates have proven B2B sales success, strong closing skills, and resilience to thrive in a target-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in B2B sales or business development.
• Proven track record of generating new business and winning new clients.
• Self-motivated, target-driven and comfortable with commissions.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and closing skills.
• Hosted buyer programme experience would be highly desirable.
• Able to work independently with resilience and commercially minded.

Responsibilities

• Proactively identify and approach potential new clients.
• Generate new business through outbound sales, networking and targeted prospecting.
• Build relationships with prospective customers and key decision-makers.
• Pitch commercial opportunities and tailor proposals to client needs.
• Manage the sales process from initial outreach through to closing deals.
• Maintain a strong pipeline and consistently work towards sales targets.
• Research new markets and identify opportunities for business growth.
• Track sales activity and manage leads through the CRM.
• Work collaboratively with the wider team to maximise commercial opportunities.

Skills

New business generation

B2B sales

Prospecting

Closing skills

Communication

Negotiation

Independence

Commission-driven

Tools

CRM

Job description

Hybrid | London – 2 days per month in the office

Are you a driven salesperson who loves winning new business, opening doors and turning opportunities into revenue?

We're working with an established B2B business looking for a commercially minded Business Development Executive to support its continued growth.

This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives on prospecting, building new relationships and converting leads into clients. You'll take ownership of generating opportunities, developing your pipeline and driving revenue, with plenty of scope to make an impact.

What you'll be doing:

• Proactively identify and approach potential new clients
• Generate new business through outbound sales, networking and targeted prospecting
• Build relationships with prospective customers and key decision-makers
• Pitch commercial opportunities and tailor proposals to client needs
• Manage the sales process from initial outreach through to closing deals
• Maintain a strong pipeline and consistently work towards sales targets
• Research new markets and identify opportunities for business growth
• Track sales activity and manage leads through the CRM
• Work collaboratively with the wider team to maximise commercial opportunities

About you:

• Previous experience in B2B sales or business development
• A strong track record of generating new business and winning new clients
• Highly driven, proactive and motivated by sales targets
• Confident with outbound prospecting and building relationships from scratch
• Strong communication, negotiation and closing skills
• Resilient, commercially minded and comfortable working independently
• Experience within the events, exhibitions or conference industry would be advantageous
• Hosted buyer programme experience would be highly desirable
• Motivated by commission and the opportunity to maximise earning potential

Why Apply?

• Hybrid working, with just 2 days per month in the London office
• A strong focus on new business and commercial growth
• Opportunity to take ownership of your own pipeline
• Excellent earning potential
• A chance to develop your career within a growing B2B business

If you're a driven new business salesperson who enjoys the challenge of winning clients, building relationships and delivering results, we'd love to hear from you.