Business Development Executive

Metric; Leeds; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing recruitment company in the UK is seeking graduates for a Business Development Executive position with a £100K+ earning potential. You will undergo intensive training and develop client relationships while mastering sales techniques. Ideal candidates are competitive and degree-educated, ready for rapid career growth. This is an on-site position located in Leeds.

Benefits

£100K-200K first-year earning potential

World-class 2-week sales training programme

Rapid career growth

Dynamic team culture

Relocation opportunities

Incentives & rewards

Qualifications

• Experience working while studying is a plus.
• B2B sales or sporting/competitive background preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop new business & build client relationships.
• Engage with decision-makers across industries.
• Place high-level candidates into niche US markets.
• Master proven sales techniques in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Competitive

Driven

Ambitious

Strong work ethic

Education

Degree-educated (any subject)

Job description

💥 2026 Graduate Scheme - Business Development Executive 💥

Fast-track your sales & recruitment career with £100K+ earning potential and learning from the very best in the industry!

Metric are recognised by the Financial Times as one of the fastest-growing companies in 2025, with 7 global offices in the UK & US - we're now hiring for ambitious graduates to join our Leeds team in Summer 2026.

We offer a world-leading 2-week intensive training programme designed to equip you with all the skills you need to thrive in a high-performance sales environment.

✅ What’s in it for you as a Business Developmentb>

• £100k-200k first-year earning potential.
• World-class 2-week sales training programme - led by industry experts.
• Rapid career growth - management roles in under 2 years.
• A dynamic, supportive & high-energy team culture.
• Relocation opportunities to the US & UK cities.
• Incentives & rewards - trips to Mexico, Cannes & more.

🚀 What you’ll do as a Business Development Executive?

• Develop new business & build client relationships.
• Engage with decision-makers across industries.
• Place high-level candidates into niche US markets.
• Master proven sales techniques in a fast-paced environment.

👀 We’re looking for graduates who are:

• Competitive, driven & ambitious.
• Degree-educated (any subject).
• Strong work ethic – experience working while studying is a plus.
• B2B sales or sporting/competitive background (preferred but not essential).

If you’re ready to kick-start a successful sales and recruitment career with a company that invests in your growth, apply now and join!

📍 Locations: Nottingham | London | Leeds | New York | San Diego | Austin | Florida

Metric offers a truly unique and life-changing career opportunity.

If you’re committed to working hard, bring an enthusiastic attitude, strive for high achievement, maintain resilience in the face of challenges and are willing to take accountability for your own partnerships, success awaits you at Metric.

At Metric we recognise the value of a diverse team, and we encourage applications from people with varied experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds.

Want to find out more? website Home - Metric Search (metric-search.com)

Please note this is not a remote position.