Business Development Executive (HF1370531)

Apprentify; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site barista

Fully equipped gym

Daily food provided

HYROX team and fitness initiatives

Quarterly social events

Monthly incentive trips

Private healthcare and dental cover

28 days annual leave

4% matched pension

Job summary

Apprentify in London is seeking a driven Business Development Executive to identify and engage prospective clients, building relationships with senior decision-makers and creating opportunities for the wider sales team.

This strategic role offers £40,000 base salary with £20,000 on-target earnings in year one, plus an uncapped commission structure and clear progression into Account Management within 12 months.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Resilience and determination.
• Commercial awareness and curiosity.
• A competitive mindset.
• High levels of motivation and ambition.
• The ability to build rapport and influence others.
• A desire to learn and develop within a sales career.

Responsibilities

• Prospect and engage new target accounts across industries.
• Build relationships with key decision-makers and stakeholders.
• Identify commercial opportunities and qualify potential projects.
• Conduct research to understand customer challenges and business objectives.
• Manage outbound activity across phone, email, LinkedIn and networking channels.
• Book high-quality meetings for senior sales colleagues.
• Maintain accurate records within the CRM system.
• Collaborate with marketing and sales on account-based campaigns.
• Develop a strong understanding of the company's services and value proposition.
• Consistently work towards and exceed activity and revenue targets.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Resilience

Commercial awareness

Competitive mindset

Motivation

Rapport building

Ambition

Job description

Ever wondered who creates the incredible workspaces behind brands like Red Bull, Skyscanner and some of the world's most innovative businesses? This £330m workplace design, build and compliance specialist is transforming how businesses think about their environments, delivering everything from inspiring office design through to project delivery and compliance under one roof. With ambitious growth plans and a target of becoming a £500m business in the next five years, they're looking for a driven Business Development Executive to be part of the journey.

The Role

As a Business Development Executive, you'll be responsible for identifying and engaging prospective clients, building relationships with senior decision-makers, and creating opportunities for the wider sales team. This is a strategic, value-led sales role where you'll learn how to uncover business challenges, understand customer requirements, and position a comprehensive solution that combines design, build and compliance all in one.

Key Responsibilities

• Prospect and engage new target accounts across a range of industries
• Build relationships with key decision-makers and stakeholders
• Identify commercial opportunities and qualify potential projects
• Conduct research to understand customer challenges and business objectives
• Manage outbound activity across phone, email, LinkedIn and networking channels
• Book high-quality meetings for senior sales colleagues
• Maintain accurate records within the CRM system
• Collaborate with marketing and sales teams on account-based campaigns
• Develop a strong understanding of the company's services and value proposition
• Consistently work towards and exceed activity and revenue targets

What We're Looking For

We're Not Looking For Finished Sales Professionals. We're Looking For People With The Attitude, Drive And Ambition To Become One. You'll Likely Have

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Resilience and determination
• Commercial awareness and curiosity
• A competitive mindset
• High levels of motivation and ambition
• The ability to build rapport and influence others
• A desire to learn and develop within a sales career

Most importantly, you'll have genuine reasons for wanting to succeed and a track record of working hard to achieve your goals.

What's On Offer?

• £40,000 basic salary
• £20,000 OTE in year one
• Uncapped commission structure
• Comprehensive sales training from day
• Award winning sales bootcamp & unlimited access to personal coaching
• Clear pathway into Account Management within 12 months
• Opportunity to manage your own portfolio and client projects
• Career mobility across multiple business functions
• Exposure to high-profile projects and global brands
• Central London office, five days per week

Benefits

• On-site barista
• Fully equipped gym
• Daily food provided
• HYROX team and fitness initiatives
• Quarterly social events
• Monthly incentive trips, including international destinations such as Paris
• Private healthcare and dental cover
• 28 days annual leave
• 4% matched pension

If you're looking for a business that invests heavily in its people, promotes from within, and can offer genuine long-term progression, we'd love to hear from you.