Business Development Executive

Furza; Manchester; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped commission

3-month sales academy

Job summary

Furza in Manchester is hiring a Business Development Executive to drive new business for their AI sales platform. You’ll join a fast‑growth technology company with a clear path to leadership and a three‑month sales academy to accelerate your career.

No prior experience required—training is provided. You’ll research and reach out to potential customers by phone, email and LinkedIn, hold consultative conversations to understand challenges, and book meetings for the wider sales team.

Qualifications

• No experience required; training is provided.
• Ambitious, high energy and career-focused.
• Resilient, competitive and results-driven.
• Confident communicator with relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Research and reach out to potential customers by phone, email and LinkedIn.
• Hold consultative conversations to understand customers' challenges.
• Book and support meetings for the wider sales team.
• Sit in on meetings with prospective customers.
• Represent the business at events and conferences, building relationships with senior decision-makers.

Skills

Cold outreach

Relationship building

Communication

Sales mindset

Tools

LinkedIn

Job description

Business Development Executive

• £30,000 basic + uncapped commission
• Fast-growth technology company
• Full training provided
• Start a sales career with a clear path to Director
• Manchester City Centre

About our client

AI is changing how every business works, and our client is building the software that’s making it happen. Their AI tools take repetitive admin off sales and customer service teams, so people can focus on the work that matters. Over 250 UK businesses already use it, from start-ups to household names. They’re growing at 40% year on year and have just secured new investment. Now they need a team of Business Development Executives to take their product to new customers across the UK and Europe.

What you’ll get

• £30,000 basic salary with uncapped commission
• Expected £10,000 OTE in year 1, taking salary to £40,000
• A 3-month sales academy with Institute of Sales Professionals accreditation
• Ongoing coaching and mentoring from experienced sales leaders and expert trainers
• Pension scheme and private healthcare
• Regular team and individual incentives
• High achievers’ dinners at top restaurants
• Team events, nights out and trips to exhibitions and conferences
• A collaborative, performance-focused culture

What you’ll do

Once your training is complete, you’ll:

• Research and reach out to potential customers by phone, email and LinkedIn
• Hold consultative conversations to understand their challenges
• Book and support meetings for the wider sales team
• Sit in on meetings with prospective customers
• Represent the business at events and conferences, building relationships with senior decision-makers

About you

• No experience needed, training is provided
• Ambitious, high energy and serious about a career
• Resilient, competitive and driven by results
• A confident communicator who enjoys building relationships

Furza is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from everyone, whatever their background or circumstances.