Business Development Executive

Oscar Associates (UK) Limited; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm is seeking a Business Development Executive to drive client relationships in the data protection sector. This hybrid role offers a competitive salary and responsibilities focused on sourcing prospects, promoting GDPR compliance services, and collaborating with internal teams to deliver tailored solutions.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

30 days annual leave + bank holidays

Regular socials and charity events

Hybrid work pattern

Qualifications

• 1 year experience in a consultative sales role.
• CRM experience (Salesforce) desired.

Responsibilities

• Proactively source new business prospects in regulated sectors.
• Promote consultancy services including GDPR audits and DPO as a Service.
• Prepare proposals and maintain CRM records.

Skills

Consultative Sales

CRM Experience

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Business Development Executive - Up to £40K base + uncapped commission - Leeds - Hybrid

Role Overview:

We're working with a specialist IT consultancy at the forefront of data privacy, GDPR compliance, and information governance. With demand for their services growing rapidly, they're looking to bring on board an experienced Business Development Executive to help them build strategic client relationships and drive new revenue in the data protection space.

You'll be responsible for identifying and developing new business opportunities across the UK, engaging with mid-market to enterprise-level clients who require expert guidance on compliance, data handling, and risk mitigation.

You'll work closely with internal data protection consultants and technical teams to build tailored, client-centric solutions that address evolving regulatory and operational needs.

Responsibilities:

• Proactively source and engage new business prospects in regulated sectors (legal, finance, healthcare, etc.)
• Promote consultancy services such as GDPR audits, DPO as a Service, privacy impact assessments, and training
• Attend industry events, webinars, and networking functions to generate leads and brand visibility
• Prepare proposals, presentations, and tender responses with support from the delivery team
• Maintain CRM records, track pipeline activity, and report on sales performance

Key skills:

• 1 years' experience in a consultative sales
• CRM experience (Salesforce) - desirable

Benefits:

• Free on-site parking
• 30 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Regular socials and charity events
• Hybrid work pattern

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Business Development Executive - Up to £40K base + uncapped commission - Leeds - Hybrid

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