Business Development Executive (HF1361688)

Flourish; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped commission

Job summary

Flourish is seeking a Business Development Executive in Leeds to open doors, generate opportunities, and build a strong client pipeline. You will engage decision-makers using LinkedIn, video messages, voice notes, emails, and calls, crafting tailored campaigns to stand out.

The role rewards ambition and hard work with a modern approach to prospecting, a dynamic team, and clear progression within a fast-growing B2B business backed by private equity.

Qualifications

• Experience thriving in a target-driven environment.
• Proven ability to perform in high-pressure sales settings.
• Comfortable speaking with new people and establishing relationships.
• Resilient and capable of handling challenges in a fast-paced market.
• Ambitious mindset with a track record of hard work being rewarded.

Responsibilities

• Identify and open doors to new potential clients.
• Build relationships with senior decision-makers.
• Generate and qualify new business opportunities.
• Utilise LinkedIn, emails, calls and video messages in outreach.
• Develop targeted campaigns to attract prospects and fill the pipeline.
• Collaborate with the commercial team to drive growth.

Skills

Target-driven

Competitive mindset

Prospecting/lead generation

Relationship building

Resilience

Job description

If you're motivated by targets, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and get a buzz from creating new opportunities, this could be the role you've been looking for.

We’re supporting a rapidly growing B2B business that’s backed by private equity and entering an exciting new phase of expansion. With revenues exceeding £3.5 million and ambitious growth plans in place, they’re investing heavily in their commercial team and looking for talented individuals who want to be part of the journey.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business where fresh ideas are encouraged, success is recognised, and progression is genuinely achievable.

About the Role

As a Business Development Executive, you’ll be responsible for opening doors, generating opportunities, and building a strong pipeline of potential clients.

The business takes a modern approach to sales and prospecting. You’ll use a mixture of LinkedIn outreach, personalised video messages, voice notes, calls, and tailored campaigns to engage decision-makers and create meaningful conversations.

They’re looking for someone who enjoys thinking creatively and isn’t afraid to try new approaches to stand out from the crowd.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Identifying and engaging prospective clients
• Building relationships with senior decision-makers
• Generating and qualifying new business opportunities
• Using LinkedIn, email, phone, video messages, and voice notes as part of your outreach strategy
• Developing targeted campaigns to attract and engage prospects
• Building and managing a healthy pipeline
• Working collaboratively with the wider commercial team to drive growth

What We’re Looking For

This role is all about attitude, energy, and ambition.

You’ll likely be:

• Experienced in a target-driven environment
• Competitive and motivated by success
• Comfortable speaking with new people and building relationships
• Resilient and capable of handling challenges
• Looking for a business where hard work is rewarded

Backgrounds that could be particularly well suited include:

• Recruitment
• SDR/BDR experience
• Sales roles with KPIs and targets
• Any high-performance environment where you’ve consistently delivered results

Why Join?

• Private equity-backed business with strong growth plans
• Over £3.5 million in annual revenue and continuing to scale
• A dynamic, entrepreneurial culture where ideas are welcomed
• Modern, creative approach to prospecting and lead generation
• Clear career progression opportunities
• High-performing team environment
• Uncapped commission structure with strong earning potential

The Ideal Candidate

We’re looking for someone hungry to succeed. Someone who enjoys chasing opportunities, building relationships, and pushing themselves to achieve more.

If you’ve built your career in recruitment, sales, or another target-led environment and you’re looking for a business that offers genuine progression, strong earning potential, and the chance to be part of an exciting growth story, we’d love to hear from you.