Business Development Executive (HF1360326)

Apprentify; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped commission

Hybrid working after probation

Career progression into leadership

Direct training with Sales Director

Autonomy and independence

Job summary

Apprentify in Birmingham is seeking a proactive Business Development Executive to own the full sales journey—from initial outreach to closing deals and nurturing client relationships. You’ll receive direct mentoring from the Sales Director and have opportunities for progression into leadership roles.

The position offers £30,000 base salary with uncapped commission and realistic first-year earnings of £50,000–£60,000+.

Qualifications

• Confidence managing a full sales process.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Experience conducting client meetings.
• Target-focused mindset and ability to maximise earnings.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of workload.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full sales cycle from initial contact through to close.
• Build and maintain a strong sales pipeline.
• Attend client meetings across the region.
• Understand customer needs and present tailored solutions.
• Negotiate and secure new business.
• Develop long-term customer relationships.
• Achieve and exceed sales targets.
• Update and maintain CRM records.

Skills

Sales process management

Client meetings

Relationship building

Communication

Target focus

Independent work

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Business Development Executive

Smart Technology Sector

Location: Longbridge / Rowley Regis

Salary: £30,000 Basic + Uncapped Commission

Realistic Year 1 Earnings: £50,000 to £60,000+

Hybrid Working Available After Probation

Full UK Driving Licence And Own Vehicle Required

We're working with a growing and innovative business within the smart technology sector that is looking to appoint an ambitious Business Development Executive to support its continued expansion.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of the complete sales journey, from generating opportunities through to closing deals and building long term client relationships. You'll have the freedom to manage your own workload, supported by direct training and mentoring from the Sales Director.

If you're motivated by targets, enjoy meeting clients, and want a career where progression and earnings are genuinely achievable, this could be the perfect next step.

The Opportunity

You'll be responsible for identifying and developing new business opportunities, conducting client meetings, presenting solutions, and converting prospects into customers.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Managing the full sales cycle from initial contact through to close
• Building and maintaining a strong sales pipeline
• Attending client meetings across the region
• Understanding customer needs and presenting tailored solutions
• Negotiating and securing new business
• Developing long term customer relationships
• Achieving and exceeding sales targets
• Updating and maintaining CRM records

What's on Offer?

• £30,000 basic salary
• Uncapped commission structure
• Realistic first year earnings of £50,000 to £60,000+
• Direct one to one training and onboarding with the Sales Director
• Clear progression into Sector Leader or Sales Manager positions
• Hybrid working model after successful completion of probation
• High levels of autonomy and independence
• Opportunity to join a business experiencing significant growth

About You

We're looking for someone who is confident, driven, and commercially minded.

You Will Ideally Have

• Confidence managing a full sales process
• Strong communication and relationship building skills
• Experience conducting client meetings
• A target focused mindset and strong desire to maximise earnings
• The ability to work independently and take ownership of your workload
• Ambition, resilience, and a genuine passion for sales

Essential Requirements

• Full UK Driving Licence
• Own vehicle
• Ability to travel to client meetings as required

Why Join?

This is more than just another sales role. You'll receive hands on support from an experienced Sales Director, have a clear route into leadership, and be rewarded directly for your success through an uncapped commission structure.

If you're looking for a role where hard work is recognised, earnings are uncapped, and career progression is clearly mapped out, we'd love to hear from you.