Business Development Executive

The People Pod; South Shields; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property investment business is seeking a Business Development Executive to drive B2C outreach through lead generation and appointment booking. This role offers a dynamic sales environment, strong growth potential, and hybrid working options for motivated individuals looking to advance their careers.

Benefits

Uncapped commission

25 days holiday plus birthday off

Company pension scheme

Ongoing training and mentoring

Free parking

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year in telesales, outbound sales, or B2C lead generation.
• Confident communicator with a proactive approach.
• Familiar with CRM tools and time management.

Responsibilities

• Generating leads through outbound calls and emails.
• Booking high-quality appointments for Senior Closers.
• Maintaining CRM records and managing sales pipeline.

Skills

Telesales

B2C Lead Generation

Communication

Time Management

Organisational Skills

Tools

CRM Tools

MS Office

Asana

Job description

Business Development Executive - North East (Hybrid Working)

This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-growth, values-led property investment business that's shaking up the industry. With a strong team culture, big ambitions, and a proven track record of developing talent, this is a role where you'll be given the tools, structure, and support to make an immediate impact and fast-track your career.

As a Business Development Executive, you'll be getting hands-on with the front end of the sales process, generating your own leads, qualifying prospects, and booking appointments for senior closers. This is a cold outreach role, primarily B2C, where success comes from consistency, energy, and your ability to build rapport. If you're hungry to prove yourself, this is the perfect environment to grow quickly.

Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities Will Include

• Making outbound calls, sending emails, and using LinkedIn to generate new leads
  * Engaging directly with potential property investors and understanding their goals
  * Qualifying prospects and assessing suitability for investment packages
  * Booking warm, high-quality appointments for the Investment Consultant team
  * Managing and nurturing your own sales pipeline
  * Hitting and exceeding weekly and monthly outreach and conversion KPIs
  * Accurately maintaining CRM records and pipeline updates
  * Working with sales and marketing to refine messaging and lead quality
  * Acting as a professional and enthusiastic brand representative
  * Taking part in regular coaching, training, and development sessions

What We're Looking For

• Minimum 1 year in telesales, outbound sales, or B2C lead generation
  * Confident communicator with a warm, proactive approach
  * Highly target-driven, with a strong sense of ownership and initiative
  * Resilient, coachable, and eager to grow
  * Comfortable handling rejection and staying positive under pressure
  * Excellent time management and organisational skills
  * Familiar with CRM tools, MS Office, and platforms like Asana
  * Interest or background in the property sector is a bonus
  * Strong alignment with the company's values: Care, Continuous Improvement, Integrity, Autonomy, Boldness

Here's What You'll Get in Return

£25,000 to £27,000 basic salary depending on experience
Uncapped commission with realistic OTE of £40,000 to £50,000
Clear progression path into an Investment Consultant role with higher base and OTE
Hybrid working with one day working from home

Free Parking
Monday to Friday with flexible working hours between 8am and 6pm
25 days holiday plus your birthday off and a Christmas shutdown
Company pension scheme
Ongoing training, mentoring, and support from experienced leaders
Collaborative, forward-thinking team culture that recognises ambition