Business Development Executive - LONDON

Mindsearch; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped commissions

London office

Job summary

MindSearch, a London-based executive search firm, is seeking a Business Development Executive to drive expansion in the UK market. You will prospect and engage new clients across London and the UK, using mass email campaigns, warm calls, and cold calls, to grow our client base and revenue.

You will meet decision-makers in person or via video, promote our recruitment services, push top CVs to clients, and log all activity in our CRM.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years in new business sales or recruitment.
• Proven ability to generate and qualify leads.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Prospect and develop new clients across London and the UK.
• Meet, pitch, and engage decision-makers face-to-face or via video.
• Drive revenue by presenting recruitment services and CVs to clients.
• Build and nurture long-term client relationships.
• Manage sales pipeline and CRM activity for follow-ups.
• Negotiate and close new client agreements.

Skills

Lead generation

New business sales

CRM

Relationship building

Negotiation

Education

B.A./B.S. or equivalent (optional)

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Are you a driven sales professional looking to take your career to the next level?

Do you thrive in a fast-paced, international environment where your success is directly rewarded?

MindSearch, a London-based executive search firm, is looking for a Business Development Executive to help drive our expansion in the UK market. Since 2014, we’ve been connecting top talent with leading companies across the UK and Europe, and now we need a sales-focused professional to strengthen our client base.

Your Role – What You’ll Be Doing:

• Prospect & Develop New Clients – Identify and engage potential clients across London and the UK through mass email campaigns, warm calls, and cold calls.
  
• Meet & Pitch – Arrange and attend face-to-face or video meetings with key decision-makers to promote our recruitment services.
  
• Drive Sales Through Talent – Push top candidate CVs to potential clients, creating interest and facilitating placements.
  
• Build Strong Relationships – Develop long-term client partnerships and become a trusted recruitment advisor.
  
• Manage Your Pipeline – Log all sales activity in our CRM system to ensure a smooth sales process and follow-up.
  
• Negotiate & Close Deals – Secure recruitment agreements with new clients and drive revenue growth.
  

Profil

• A Sales-Driven Mindset – Ability to generate a high volume of daily calls (50-60 calls/day) and drive client interest.
  
• Multi-Tasking Skills – Comfortable handling emails, calls, and sales admin tasks efficiently.
  
• Lead Generation & Appointment Setting – Ability to secure meetings with decision-makers and present our services persuasively.
  
• Proven Sales Experience – 2-4 years in new business sales or recruitment, ideally with key account clients.
  
• Recruitment Sales Experience? Even Better! – If you’re a recruitment consultant looking to focus on client acquisition, we’d love to hear from you.
  

Competitive Salary & Uncapped Commissions

• Commissions on new client acquisition and repeat business – Earn as much as you bring in
  
• Based in the heart of London, offering a prime work environment.
  
• Roof terrace, squash court, café, and more
  
• Join a company that values hard work, collaboration, and success
  

Why MindSearch?

• Work in an international and fast-growing recruitment consultancy
  
• Be part of a dynamic and ambitious sales team
  
• Develop your career in a high-performance, high-reward environment
  

All successful candidates will be contacted within 72 hours.

Are you ready to take on this exciting challenge?