Business Development Executive

Flourish; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

5% employer pension contribution

Season Ticket Loan

Cycle to Work scheme

Wellbeing support

Job summary

A leading tech company in Greater London is seeking a Business Development Executive to join their Sales & Marketing team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to break into SaaS sales, focusing on driving early pipeline through outbound prospecting and campaign execution. The ideal candidate has experience in sales, strong communication skills, and a proactive approach. The company emphasizes training and personal development while providing competitive perks and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of SDR/BDE experience, ideally selling into enterprise.
• Comfortable communicating with HR Managers to C-Suite.
• Coachable, feedback-driven, and committed to growth.

Responsibilities

• Booking qualified meetings through outbound outreach and inbound conversion.
• Building and executing targeted sales campaigns.
• Nurturing leads using proven processes.
• Partnering closely with Account Executives.
• Representing the business at industry events.

Skills

Team-focused

Proactive

Strong communication skills

Track record of hitting targets

Self-starter

Tools

Salesforce

MS Office

Job description

Are you energised by sales, fuelled by curiosity, and motivated by growth?

Flourish’s client is an innovative, fast-scaling tech business helping some of the world’s biggest brands make smarter, data‑driven people decisions - and they’re looking for a driven Business Development Executive to join their high‑performing Sales & Marketing team.

This is your chance to break into (or accelerate in) enterprise SaaS sales with a company that invests heavily in training, coaching, and your long‑term development.

Why this role is exciting

You’ll be joining a team of experienced industry veterans during a major growth phase. Expect hands‑on coaching, exposure to senior salespeople, and the opportunity to build real expertise in modern outbound, strategic targeting, and enterprise‑grade lead generation.

You’ll play a key role in driving early pipeline - combining outbound prospecting, inbound qualification, and campaign execution to open high‑value conversations with HR, People, and C‑Suite stakeholders.

What you’ll be doing

• Booking qualified meetings through outbound outreach and inbound conversion
• Building and executing targeted sales campaigns to expand brand presence
• Nurturing leads using proven processes, marketing support and strong collateral
• Partnering closely with Account Executives to break into target accounts
• Confidently communicating the value proposition to senior stakeholders
• Researching accounts and contacts to generate deep customer insight
• Maintaining clear documentation and managing leads effectively in CRM
• Representing the business at industry events and trade shows
• Consistently hitting (and aiming to exceed) activity and performance metrics

What they’re looking for

• Team‑focused, proactive, and naturally curious
• A self‑starter who enjoys refining and innovating outbound processes
• Coachable, feedback‑driven and committed to growth
• 1+ year of SDR/BDE experience, ideally selling into enterprise
• Strong communication skills, confident speaking from HR Managers to C‑Suite
• Track record of hitting targets
• Comfortable with MS Office and Salesforce

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with LinkedIn Sales Navigator, HubSpot, ZoomInfo
• Familiarity with Account‑Based Marketing tools
• Experience selling into HR or People functions
• 25 days holiday (rising to 30 with service)
• 5% employer pension contribution (with min 3% employee contribution)
• Season Ticket Loan & Cycle to Work scheme
• Wellbeing support: Sanctus coaching, fitness sessions, webinars, annual wellbeing day
• One-stage hiring process next week - you'll get to leave knowing whether or not you've got the job