Business Development Executive

Vibe Recruit; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Business Development Executive to join their team in Chepstow. This hybrid role offers a competitive salary of £30,000 - £32,000, plus deal-based bonuses. Candidates should have a sales-driven mindset and a desire to learn and progress into an Account Manager role within 12 months. Comprehensive training and a supportive team culture are provided, along with additional benefits including 25 days holiday, pension, and life insurance.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension

Life insurance

Professional training & mentoring

Clear career progression

Qualifications

• No previous sales experience required, just energy and enthusiasm.
• Eager to learn and grow into an Account Manager role.
• Thrives in a target-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Research and identify business opportunities.
• Generate and qualify leads.
• Engage with customers to build relationships.
• Collaborate with internal teams for solutions.
• Track and report progress in HubSpot CRM.
• Monitor market trends to stay competitive.
• Attend events to generate opportunities.

Skills

Sales-driven mindset

Strong communication skills

Ability to build rapport

Resilience and adaptability

Tools

HubSpot CRM

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Business Development Executive

Location: Chepstow (Hybrid - office-based Monday, Tuesday, Thursday)

Salary: 30,000 - 32,000 + deal-based financial rewards

Reports to: Team Lead - Business Development

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity for graduates, career changers, or early-career professionals who want to build a career in sales.

You'll receive structured training, mentoring, and hands-on experience, learning how to generate leads, build client relationships, and grow a profitable pipeline. Within 12 months, you'll step up into a Sales Account Manager role, taking ownership of accounts and enjoying significant earning potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Research and identify opportunities - Uncover prospects across surplus inventory, decommissioned networks, and lifecycle upgrades.
• Generate and qualify leads - Build a healthy pipeline of new business opportunities.
• Engage with customers - Build strong, trusted relationships with key stakeholders.
• Collaborate with internal teams - Work with procurement, engineering, and logistics teams to deliver solutions.
• Track and report progress - Maintain accurate records of activity and pipeline status in HubSpot CRM.
• Stay market-aware - Monitor industry trends and competitor activity to stay ahead.
• Represent the business - Attend events and conferences to network and generate opportunities.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a sales-driven mindset and a genuine desire to succeed.
• Thrives in a target-driven, fast-paced environment.
• Is a confident communicator, able to build rapport quickly.
• Is resilient, proactive, and adaptable with a positive, can-do attitude.
• Is eager to learn, grow, and progress into an Account Manager role.

No previous sales experience is required - just energy, enthusiasm, and the right attitude.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary: 30,000 - 32,000
• Deal-based bonuses (even in year one while you learn)
• Clear career progression: Step into an Account Manager role within 12 months
• Professional training & mentoring from experienced sales leaders
• Supportive team culture with global exposure
• Benefits: 25 days holiday + bank holidays, pension, life insurance