Business Development Executive

Metric; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Business Development Executive to fast-track your sales career with earning potential exceeding £100K. This role involves developing new business and engaging decision-makers, supported by a world-class training program. Candidates should be degree-educated and possess a competitive drive. This position is located in Nottingham, not remote, with opportunities for rapid career growth.

Benefits

£100k-200k first-year earning potential

World-class 2-week sales training programme

Rapid career growth opportunities

Incentives and rewards, including trips

Qualifications

• Strong work ethic – experience working while studying is a plus.
• B2B sales or sporting/competitive background preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop new business & build client relationships.
• Engage with decision-makers across industries.
• Place high-level candidates into niche US markets.
• Master proven sales techniques in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Competitive

Driven

Ambitious

Education

Degree-educated (any subject)

Job description

💥 2026 Graduate Scheme - Business Development Executive 💥

Fast-track your sales & recruitment career with £100K+ earning potential and learning from the very best in the industry!

Metric are recognised by the Financial Times as one of the fastest-growing companies in 2025, with 7 global offices in the UK & US - we're now hiring for ambitious graduates to join our Nottinghamteam in 2026.

We offer a world-leading 2-week intensive training programme designed to equip you with all the skills you need to thrive in a high-performance sales environment.

What’s in it for you as a Business Development Executive?

• £100k-200k first-year earning potential.
• World-class 2-week sales training programme - led by industry experts.
• Rapid career growth - management roles in under 2 years.
• A dynamic, supportive & high-energy team culture.
• Relocation opportunities to the US & UK cities.
• Incentives & rewards - trips to Mexico, Cannes & more.

What you’ll do as a Business Development Executive?

• Develop new business & build client relationships.
• Engage with decision-makers across industries.
• Place high-level candidates into niche US markets.
• Master proven sales techniques in a fast-paced environment.

We’re looking for graduates who are:

• Competitive, driven & ambitious.
• Degree-educated (any subject).
• Strong work ethic – experience working while studying is a plus.
• B2B sales or sporting/competitive background (preferred but not essential).

If you’re ready to kick-start a successful sales and recruitment career with a company that invests in your growth, apply now and join!

📍 Locations: Nottingham | London | Leeds | New York | San Diego | Austin | Florida

Metric offers a truly unique and life-changing career opportunity.

At Metric we recognise the value of a diverse team, and we encourage applications from people with varied experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds.

Want to find out more? Visit our website.

Please note this is not a remote position.