Business Development Executive

EA First; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped commission

Full sales training

Career progression

Job summary

EA First is seeking an ambitious Business Development Executive to help expand our international automotive network. You’ll generate new business opportunities across the UK and beyond, speaking with senior decision-makers and presenting membership and sponsorship opportunities.

With full training, mentoring, uncapped commission and clear progression, you’ll build a lasting career in commercial sales while working with world-leading brands and global events.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years' experience in Business Development, Sales Executive, SDR, or similar role.
• Confidence speaking with senior professionals
• Ability to work independently
• Genuine desire to build a career in sales.

Responsibilities

• Research target organisations and generate new business opportunities.
• Prospect via LinkedIn, email, and outbound calls.
• Book meetings with senior decision-makers.
• Introduce membership and sponsorship opportunities to companies.
• Manage your sales pipeline and update the CRM.
• Support the commercial team with international events and campaigns.

Skills

Lead generation

Relationship building

Communication

Independence

Tools

CRM software

Job description

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'll 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.

The Role:

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.

About You:

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
• The ability to work independently
• A genuine desire to build a career in sales

Experience within events, sponsorship, professional services or B2B sales would be advantageous but isn't essential.

What We’re Looking For:

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
• Thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial business

What You’ll Get:

• Uncapped commission
• 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

Why Join?

You’ll be joining a small, ambitious team where your ideas matter and your success has a direct impact on the growth of the business.

This is an opportunity to develop your career, learn from experienced commercial professionals and play a key role in expanding an organisation that’s building partnerships with some of the biggest names in the automotive sector.