Business Development Executive

Confidential; Maidstone; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Uncapped commission

Career development

Job summary

Confidential is seeking a Business Development Executive in Maidstone, Kent. This hybrid role combines office-based collaboration with remote work, offering a 32,000–38,000 salary plus uncapped commission and clear career progression.

You will engage with automotive industry partners, generate new business, and support international events. You'll join a rapidly growing, globally connected team and receive full sales training to build a successful career in commercial sales while shaping

Qualifications

• 1-3 years' experience in B2B sales or business development.
• Confident speaking with senior professionals.
• Excellent communication and proactive attitude.
• Willing to work hybrid in Maidstone.
• Desire to build a long-term sales career.

Responsibilities

• Researching target organisations.
• Prospecting through LinkedIn, email and outbound calls.
• Booking meetings with senior decision makers.
• Introducing membership and sponsorship opportunities.
• Managing own sales pipeline and updating the CRM.
• Supporting the commercial team with international events and campaigns.

Skills

Prospecting

CRM management

Communication skills

Independent working

Tools

CRM system

Job description

Business Development Executive
Maidstone, Kent (Hybrid)
Hybrid working (3 days in the office / 2 from home)
32,000 - 38,000 + Uncapped Commission + Career Development
Start your sales career with a business that's changing the automotive industry.

We're looking for an ambitious, driven Business Development Executive to join a rapidly growing international organisation that works with some of the world's leading automotive manufacturers, suppliers and technology businesses.

If you're naturally competitive, enjoy speaking with people and love the idea of building relationships with global brands, we'd love to hear from you.

This isn't a call centre role and it isn't high-volume telesales.

You will be introducing organisations to a globally recognised automotive network, helping them understand how corporate partnerships, sponsorship opportunities and industry events can support both their commercial goals and their people strategy.

As a Business Development Executive you will be working closely with the Founder and senior commercial team, you'll be responsible for generating new business opportunities across the UK and internationally.

Your day could include:

• Researching target organisations
• Prospecting through LinkedIn, email and outbound calls
• Booking meetings with senior decision makers
• Introducing companies to our membership and sponsorship opportunities
• Managing your own sales pipeline
• Updating the CRM
• Supporting the commercial team with international events and campaigns

You'll receive full training on our services, sales process and systems, giving you the tools to build a successful career in commercial sales.

We're far more interested in attitude than industry experience.

You’ll ideally have:

• 1-3 years' experience in a Business Development, Sales Executive, SDR, BDR or similar commercial role
• Confidence speaking with senior professionals
• Excellent communication skills and a proactive, positive attitude
• The ability to work independently and a genuine desire to build a career in sales
• Be local to Maidstone, Kent

This role will suit someone who:

• Loves speaking with people
• Enjoys winning new business
• Is resilient and doesn't give up after one "no"
• Takes ownership of their own workload
• Wants to learn from experienced commercial leaders
• Is motivated by commission and career progression
• 32,000- 38,000 basic salary
• Uncapped commission
• Hybrid working (3 days in the Maidstone office / 2 from home)
• Full sales training and ongoing mentoring
• Clear career progression as the commercial team grows
• Opportunity to attend international automotive events
• Work with globally recognised brands
• Join a business making a genuine impact on diversity across the automotive industry