Business Development Executive

Pure 4 Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic recruitment agency is seeking a Business Development Executive to join a successful team in Stockport. This position offers ambitious graduates a fast track into sales, with extensive training provided. Ideal candidates are driven, creative, and tech-savvy, ready to excel in a KPI-driven environment with opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• Graduate or with 1-2 years in SDR or BDM role.
• Strong written English and creative messaging skills.
• Self-motivated, organized, and able to meet daily KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Build targeted prospecting lists using lead generation platforms.
• Make outbound calls to book sales meetings.
• Maintain CRM records and optimize outreach messaging.

Skills

Communication

Persuasiveness

Creativity

Tech-Savvy

Time Management

Education

Degree

Tools

CRM systems

PDF editing tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

NEW AND EXCITING OPPORTUNITY

Our client is seeking a highly motivated and sharp Business Development Executive to join their small successful team in Stockport. This role would suit an ambitious graduate looking to fast track their career in sales. Utilizing the latest techniques in sales, marketing, and lead generation, your skills will be fine-tuned through excellent training to make you a valued member of the high-performing team. This is a high-activity role that demands creativity, persistence, and a hunger to succeed.

The company is at the forefront of energy reduction technologies, with their equipment reducing electricity spend and carbon emissions across hospitality and leisure in the UK.

Key Responsibilities for the Business Development Executive:

• Build highly targeted prospecting lists via Cognism, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, and other lead-generation platforms
• Send tailored cold outreach emails and LinkedIn messages daily
• Make outbound calls to generate interest and book high-quality sales meetings
• Work closely with BDMs to qualify and pass over warm opportunities
• Maintain CRM records and update contact engagement
• Optimize outreach messaging based on response and campaign performance

Bonus Skills

Highly desirable but not essential as can be taught:

• PDF editing tools (e.g., Adobe Acrobat)
• Adobe Creative Suite (e.g., InDesign, Illustrator)

Business Development Executive Requirements

• Graduate (Degree essential) OR a Graduate with 1-2 years in an SDR role or BDM.
• Intelligent, articulate, and commercially aware
• Presentable and confident on phone calls, emails, and face-to-face
• Self-motivated, organized, and able to work to daily KPIs
• Strong written English and creative flair in messaging
• Tech-savvy and confident with CRM systems, email tools, and LinkedIn
• Ambitious and money-driven, with a desire to progress into a full BDM role

Development Pathway

This role is a launchpad into a full Business Development Manager position. Every member of our current BDM team earns £100k+ per year. With dedicated support and ongoing training from senior sales leaders, the candidate will have a clear path to rapid advancement.

Ideal Candidate Profile

We welcome applications from ambitious male and female graduates who want to start or accelerate their career in sales. Attitude, drive, and curiosity are more important than past experience.

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