Business Development Executive (HF1374788)

Apprentify; Boston; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston-based technology sales team is seeking a proactive Business Development Executive to identify and create new business opportunities across the US market. You will be the first point of contact for prospective customers, building relationships and generating qualified sales opportunities for the wider team.

The role offers base salary of 65-75k with uncapped commission and on-target earnings of 95-100k, with structured onboarding, mentoring, and clear progression into Account Executive and

Qualifications

• Candidates with a proactive attitude and commercial mindset.
• May be a recent graduate or have customer-facing experience.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Identify and create new business opportunities across the US market.
• Be the first point of contact for prospective customers via phone, email, and LinkedIn.
• Generate and qualify new sales opportunities and book meetings for senior sales colleagues.
• Develop and manage a pipeline of prospective customers in collaboration with Account Executives.

Skills

Lead generation

Cold calling

LinkedIn outreach

CRM experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Business Development Executive

Location: Boston, Massachusetts

Salary: $65,000 - $75,000 base + $95,000 - $100,000 OTE.

Launch Your Career in Technology Sales Are you ambitious, commercially minded, and looking for an opportunity to build a long-term career in sales?

We're hiring a team of Business Development Executives to join a growing US sales team in Boston, supporting the expansion of a globally recognised technology business. This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-growth organisation where you'll receive world-class training, develop valuable commercial skills, and play a key role in driving new business growth.

Whether you're a graduate, early in your career, or already have some customer-facing experience, this role offers a clear path into a rewarding and lucrative sales career.

The Opportunity

As a Business Development Executive, you'll be responsible for identifying and creating new business opportunities across the US market.

You'll become the first point of contact for prospective customers, helping to generate interest, build relationships, and create opportunities for the wider sales team.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Researching target companies and identifying potential customers.
• Engaging with senior decision-makers through phone, email, and LinkedIn.
• Understanding customer challenges and business objectives.
• Generating and qualifying new sales opportunities.
• Booking meetings for senior sales colleagues.
• Building and managing a pipeline of prospective customers.
• Working closely with Account Executives, Marketing, and Customer Success teams.
• Testing new outreach strategies and messaging to drive engagement.
• Developing a strong understanding of technology, sales processes, and commercial best practices.

This is a highly proactive role where success comes from creativity, persistence, and a genuine interest in helping businesses solve problems.

What We're Looking For

We're interested in attitude, potential, and ambition just as much as experience.

You may be a recent graduate, someone with experience in customer service, hospitality, recruitment, account management, business development, or someone looking to begin a commercial career.

Successful Candidates Will Be

• Ambitious and motivated by career progression.
• Confident communicating with new people.
• Curious about business and technology.
• Resilient and comfortable working towards targets.
• Coachable and open to feedback.
• Proactive and self-motivated.
• Creative in finding new ways to engage potential customers.
• Motivated by earning commission and achieving success.

What You'll Receive

• $65,000 - $75,000 base salary plus uncapped commission.
• Structured onboarding and sales training programme.
• Ongoing mentoring and coaching from experienced sales leaders.
• Clear progression opportunities into Account Executive and future leadership roles.
• Exposure to senior decision-makers and complex technology sales.
• The chance to work within a collaborative, high-performance environment.
• Opportunity to make a genuine impact within a growing sales organisation.
• Excellent long-term earning and career development potential.

Why Join? This is a unique opportunity to join a growing sales team backed by an established global technology business.

You'll benefit from the stability, resources, and reputation of a larger organisation while enjoying the visibility, growth opportunities, and fast-paced environment of an expanding team.

If you're looking for a role that combines career progression, professional development, and strong earning potential, this could be the ideal next step.