Business Development Executive

Commercial Recruitment; Stamford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Commercial Recruitment is seeking a proactive Business Development Executive to join its Stamford team, focusing on growing our B2B client base and revenue. You will develop consultative strategies, identify opportunities, and manage relationships with Directors, owners, and marketing professionals.

You will lead outbound prospecting, build a robust sales pipeline, and close deals while coordinating onboarding for new clients. A driving licence and a results-driven mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven success within a B2B business development or sales role.
• Experience selling advertising, media, marketing services, events, or other consultative commercial solutions would be advantageous.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills.
• Confidence engaging with senior stakeholders and decision-makers.
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to identify client needs and opportunities.
• Experience managing a structured sales process using CRM software.
• A proactive, self-motivated approach with excellent organisational skills.
• Resilience, determination and a competitive mindset.

Responsibilities

• Identify, prospect and secure new business opportunities through proactive outbound sales activity, networking and lead generation.
• Develop and execute a strategic business development plan to consistently exceed sales targets.
• Build relationships with senior decision-makers, including Directors, Business Owners and Marketing professionals.
• Prepare compelling commercial proposals and negotiate profitable agreements.
• Manage the full sales cycle from initial contact through to closing and onboarding new clients.
• Develop existing accounts by identifying opportunities to increase revenue through additional products and services.
• Maintain an accurate sales pipeline using CRM software, ensuring timely follow-up and forecasting.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity and emerging commercial opportunities.
• Represent the business professionally at industry events, networking functions and client meetings where appropriate.

Skills

B2B sales experience

New business development

CRM software

Negotiation

Presentation skills

Stakeholder engagement

Proactive and self-motivated

Organisational skills

Resilience and competitiveness

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Business Development Executive

Location: Stamford (Office Based)

Hours: Monday to Friday | 08:45 - 17:30

Salary: Up to £35,000 basic + OTE

Business Development Executive

We are seeking a motivated Business Development Executive to join a growing commercial team. This is an exciting opportunity for a confident B2B sales professional who enjoys developing new business opportunities, managing a consultative sales process and building long-term client partnerships.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, prospect and secure new business opportunities through proactive outbound sales activity, networking and lead generation.
• Develop and execute a strategic business development plan to consistently exceed sales targets.
• Build relationships with senior decision-makers, including Directors, Business Owners and Marketing professionals.
• Prepare compelling commercial proposals and negotiate profitable agreements.
• Manage the full sales cycle from initial contact through to closing and onboarding new clients.
• Develop existing accounts by identifying opportunities to increase revenue through additional products and services.
• Maintain an accurate sales pipeline using CRM software, ensuring timely follow-up and forecasting.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity and emerging commercial opportunities.
• Represent the business professionally at industry events, networking functions and client meetings where appropriate.

About You

You'll be an energetic and commercially minded sales professional who enjoys winning business and developing lasting client relationships.

• Proven success within a B2B business development or sales role.
• Experience selling advertising, media, marketing services, events, or other consultative commercial solutions would be advantageous.
• A genuine passion for generating new business and building a strong sales pipeline.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills.
• Confidence engaging with senior stakeholders and decision-makers.
• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to identify client needs and opportunities.
• Experience managing a structured sales process using CRM software.
• A proactive, self-motivated approach with excellent organisational skills.
• Resilience, determination and a competitive mindset.

Full UK driving licence

On Offer

• Competitive basic salary up to £35,000.
• Career progression within a growing business.
• Supportive, collaborative team environment.

Who This Role Would Suit

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