Business Development Executive

GDS Group; West of England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

GDS Group, one of the world’s leading B2B growth and events businesses, is hiring a Business Development Executive in Bristol. You’ll engage with senior decision-makers and work with innovative technology brands in a fast-paced international environment.

The role offers a base salary of £50k–£70k with uncapped commission and an OTE of £150k+ in Year 1, plus international career opportunities. You’ll identify opportunities, build strategic relationships, and drive large-scale campaigns across

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ B2B sales or business development experience.
• Strong cold outreach and prospecting capability (phone, LinkedIn, email).
• Confidence engaging senior stakeholders and C-level executives.

Responsibilities

• Identifying and engaging senior decision-makers across global technology markets.
• Building new business relationships through strategic outreach, networking and consultative selling.
• Working directly with innovative technology vendors and enterprise organisations.
• Generating commercial opportunities and contributing to large-scale client campaigns.
• Articulating GDS Group’s value proposition with confidence and credibility.

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Job description

Job Title: Business Development Executive

Location: Queens Square, Bristol (BS1 4NH)
Salary: £50,000 – £70,000 Base | Year 1 OTE £150,000 + | Uncapped Commission

Join One of the World’s Leading B2B Growth & Events Businesses

At GDS Group, we help the world’s biggest technology brands connect with senior decision-makers through market-leading events, digital experiences and innovative growth solutions.

With offices across Bristol, Miami, New York and Kosovo, we operate at the intersection of technology, media, sales and innovation — partnering with global enterprises such as AWS, InterSystems, Google, Intel and IBM - to drive transformation, build pipeline and create real commercial impact.

This is not a traditional sales role. It’s an opportunity to work with emerging technologies, engage directly with C-suite executives and accelerate your career within a fast-paced international business.

Why This Role Stands Out

• Uncapped earning potential with realistic Year 1 OTE of £150K+
• International career opportunities across our global offices
• Work with some of the world’s most innovative technology brands
• Clear progression pathways into senior sales and leadership roles
• High-performance culture with quarterly incentives, prizes and rewards
• Exposure to AI, cybersecurity, cloud, data, digital transformation and emerging tech markets
• Weekly wellness classes and a vibrant Bristol HQ environment
• Prime central Bristol location — 5 minutes from Temple Meads

What You’ll Be Doing

• Identifying and engaging senior decision-makers across global technology markets
• Building new business relationships through strategic outreach, networking and consultative selling
• Working directly with innovative technology vendors and enterprise organisations
• Generating commercial opportunities and contributing to large-scale client campaigns
• Articulating GDS Group’s value proposition with confidence and credibility
• Becoming a trusted commercial partner to clients operating at the forefront of digital transformation

What We’re Looking For

• You’re ambitious, commercially driven, and energised by winning new business.
• Ideal candidates will have:
• 3+ years’ B2B sales or business development experience
• Strong cold outreach and prospecting capability (phone, LinkedIn, email)
• Confidence engaging senior stakeholders and C-level executives
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• A proactive, resilient and target-driven mindset
• Strong organisation and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Most importantly, we’re looking for people with ambition, personality and the hunger to build a successful commercial career.

Why GDS Group?

We’re a globally recognised business trusted by leading brands to create meaningful business connections and transformative commercial experiences.

Winner – Best Digital Event Production Company 2021
Winner – Best Networking Product 2022

If you want more than just another sales role — and are looking for a business where you can genuinely accelerate your career and earning potential — we’d love to hear from you.