Business Development Executive

SLS Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,500 - 49,500; Full time

Job summary

SLS Recruitment in London is seeking a results-driven Business Development Executive to drive new business, manage inbound and outbound leads, and guide learners and employers through enrolment. The role covers B2B and B2C markets and offers a lucrative OTE on targets achieved.

You will engage in consultative sales, build strong relationships and work to KPIs while contributing to a fast-paced training provider environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a sales, business development or account management role.
• Experience working to KPIs and revenue targets.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Commercially minded with a proactive and resilient approach.
• Ability to manage multiple opportunities and prioritise effectively.
• Experience within education, training or apprenticeships is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full sales cycle from lead generation to enrolment.
• Convert inbound enquiries and proactively generate new business opportunities.
• Build relationships with learners, employers and referral partners.
• Deliver consultative sales conversations and recommend suitable training programmes.
• Identify opportunities for upselling and repeat business.

Skills

Sales experience

KPI targets

Communication

Negotiation

Relationship building

Job description

Overview

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE - LONDON 2 DAYS PER WEEK - UP TO 45,000 WITH OTE

Looking for an ambitious and target-driven Business Development Executive to join a growing training provider delivering digital and professional development programmes.

This role combines business development, consultative sales and learner engagement. Youll be responsible for generating new business, managing inbound and outbound leads, and guiding learners and employers through the enrolment process. Working across both B2B and B2C markets, youll build relationships, convert opportunities and help customers find the right training solutions.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full sales cycle from lead generation to enrolment.
• Convert inbound enquiries and proactively generate new business opportunities.
• Build relationships with learners, employers and referral partners.
• Deliver consultative sales conversations and recommend suitable training programmes.
• Identify opportunities for upselling and repeat business.

About You

• Proven experience in a sales, business development or account management role.
• Experience working to KPIs and revenue targets.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Commercially minded with a proactive and resilient approach.
• Ability to manage multiple opportunities and prioritise effectively.
• Experience within education, training or apprenticeships is desirable but not essential.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys building relationships, creating opportunities and delivering results in a fast-paced, rewarding environment.