Business Development Executive - Hybrid

ZipRecruiter; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Leeds is seeking a driven Business Development Executive to sell tech apprenticeship solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong sales background, proven ability to build relationships, and hunger for success. This role offers a competitive base salary, uncapped earning potential, and opportunities for career progression. Hybrid working model with additional benefits including 27 days holiday and health plans.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Uncapped earning potential

27 days holiday

Hybrid working model

Gym membership

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in sales, recruitment, or business development.
• Ability to build strong relationships with clients.
• Confident in presenting and closing deals.

Responsibilities

• Prospecting and winning new clients across the tech sector.
• Driving commercial conversations and negotiating deals.
• Growing long-term partnerships with clients.

Skills

Sales experience

Relationship building

Negotiation skills

B2B experience

Job description

Overview

The RoleWe are looking for a driven, ambitious, and sales-hungry Business Development Executive to join our team. This is a role for someone who wants to smash targets, win new business, and earn serious commission by selling tech apprenticeship solutions to employers.No apprenticeship background? No problem.

What matters is your desire to succeed in sales, your ability to build strong relationships, and your hunger to close deals.You’ll be out there winning new business, growing accounts, and helping businesses future-proof their workforce by investing in tech apprenticeships.

What you’ll be doing

• Prospecting and winning new clients across the tech sector
• Building strong relationships and consulting with decision-makers to understand their needs
• Designing tailored solutions that bring real value to businesses
• Driving commercial conversations and negotiating deals
• Managing your pipeline strategically to maximise revenue and commission
• Growing long-term partnerships with clients to unlock ongoing opportunities

About you

• You’re hungry for success and motivated by money, progression, and smashing targets
• Proven experience in sales, recruitment, or business development (B2B experience is a plus)
• A natural relationship builder who thrives on winning new business
• Competitive, resilient, and driven by results
• Confident in presenting, pitching, and closing deals

Why join us?

• Competitive base salary with uncapped earning potential
• Hybrid working – 3 days in our buzzing Leeds office
• Clear career progression and ongoing sales training
• 27 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Extra benefits including holiday buying scheme, Medicash plan, Gympass, Cycle to Work, Employee Assistance Programme, and 2 charity leave days

If you’re ready to push your limits, earn big, and make an impact in the world of tech apprenticeships – we want to hear from you