Business Development Executive

Adria Solutions Ltd.; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing technology company is seeking a Business Development Executive to join their Sales & Marketing team. This role focuses on identifying new opportunities and developing client relationships within a SaaS environment. The ideal candidate will have proven sales experience and excellent communication skills. This position offers a hybrid working policy alongside attractive benefits including a private pension scheme and enhanced leave policies.

Benefits

Hybrid working policy

Private pension scheme

25 days annual leave plus public holidays

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave

Health Cash Plan and Virtual GP access

Qualifications

• Proven experience in sales or business development in a SaaS or tech setting.
• Fluency in additional languages is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Research and identify potential new clients and key decision-makers.
• Engage with prospects via phone, email, and social media.
• Support senior colleagues in maintaining client relationships.
• Achieve targets for lead generation.
• Prepare materials for client presentations and product demos.
• Maintain accurate CRM systems.

Skills

Sales experience

Excellent communication skills

Relationship-building

Self-motivation

Resilience

Job description

Business Development Executive – SaaS / Tech for Good

An exciting opportunity to join a growing technology company making a positive global impact.

Our client is a successful and expanding technology business providing innovative software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions to a range of high-profile organisations around the world.

They operate in the ‘Tech for Good’ space, using digital platforms to help businesses work more efficiently, responsibly, and sustainably. The company is known for its supportive, inclusive culture, where employees are encouraged to collaborate, grow, and contribute to meaningful projects.

They offer hybrid working and enjoy regular team events and social activities, creating a strong sense of community and shared purpose.

About the Role

As part of the company’s ongoing growth, they are looking for a driven and enthusiastic Business Development Executive to join their Sales & Marketing team.

Working closely with senior commercial leaders, you will be responsible for identifying new opportunities, developing relationships with potential clients, and supporting the wider team in building a strong sales pipeline.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about developing their career in sales within a fast-paced SaaS environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Research and identify potential new clients, industries, and key decision-makers
• Proactively engage with prospects via phone, email, and social media
• Support senior colleagues in developing and maintaining client relationships
• Work towards clear, achievable targets for lead generation
• Assist in preparing materials for client presentations and product demonstrations
• Keep CRM systems accurate and up to date

About You

To succeed in this role, you’ll bring:

• Proven experience in sales or business development, ideally within a SaaS or technology setting
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• A strong work ethic, curiosity, and a desire to learn and grow
• Self-motivation, resilience, and persistence
• The ability to work independently while being an effective team player

Desirable:
Fluency in additional languages (e.g. German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, French, Mandarin, or Japanese) would be an advantage.

Key Competencies

• Motivated, dependable, and committed to high performance
• Communicates effectively and professionally
• Acts with integrity and embodies company values
• Organised, detail-oriented, and proactive
• Open to new ideas and approaches
• Works collaboratively across teams

Benefits

• Hybrid working policy
• Private pension scheme
• 25 days’ annual leave (increasing with service) plus public holidays
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Health Cash Plan and Virtual GP access