Business Development Executive - Sheffiled

Furza; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the legal sector is seeking a Business Development Executive in Sheffield. The role focuses on qualifying leads and identifying business opportunities, requiring excellent communication and organisational skills. With a supportive team environment and comprehensive training provided, this is an ideal position for those enthusiastic about starting a career in sales within the law industry.

Benefits

Healthcare scheme

Company pension

Electric car scheme

33 days of holiday

Holiday purchase option

Qualifications

• Impeccable written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to thrive in a high-pressure sales environment.

Responsibilities

• First point of contact for new business inquiries.
• Qualify new leads and support outbound sales efforts.
• Exceed targets and maintain CRM with updated information.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

High-energy

Enthusiasm

Job description

Business Development Executive - Sheffiled

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Business Development Executive

Sheffield

Sales opportunity in an award-winning law firm

About Harper James –

Harper James is a modern law firm purpose-built to support entrepreneurial businesses from startup to scale-up and beyond. We deliver top-tier legal advice through a unique subscription-based model, making high-quality legal services more accessible, affordable and commercially focused. With a team of senior lawyers from leading UK firms and in-house teams, we help ambitious businesses grow with confidence. Headquartered in Sheffield and working with clients nationwide, Harper James is redefining what legal support looks like for the UK’s most exciting businesses.

Why Join –

Joining Harper James means being part of a dynamic, forward-thinking team with access to a competitive salary and a generous performance-based bonus scheme, and realistic OTE. They offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes a company healthcare scheme (featuring perks like discounted gym memberships), a company pension, an electric car scheme, 33 days of holiday, and a holiday purchase option.

You'll receive support, mentoring, and training from an experienced and collaborative team, reporting directly to the Head of Sales. They also offer yearly opportunities for external training, providing a fantastic platform to learn and grow within the business that has consistently achieved over 40% annual growth. You’ll enjoy monthly team events, work with some of the latest technology platforms to streamline your sales process and be based in our modern office located in central Sheffield.

Your role –

As a member of the sales team, you will be the first point of contact for all new business inquiries. You will effectively qualify new leads generated by the marketing team and support outbound sales efforts. You will identify new business opportunities by proactively reaching out to potential clients. A key part of your role will involve consistently striving to exceed targets, developing a deep understanding of their legal services and applying effective sales techniques tailored to various client types. You will also regularly be required to keep the CRM up to date, reporting activities and pipeline to your manager.

About You -

We’re looking for individuals with impeccable written and verbal communication skills, someone who is high-energy and enthusiastic, eager to make their mark in the company. Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to thrive in a high-pressure and high-volume sales environment are essential. No experience is required as full role training is provided.

At Furza, we’re committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. We encourage and welcome all applications from everyone, irrespective of background or circumstance. Not sure you've got the requirements for the role? Apply anyway! Our talent team will be in touch to support your requirements.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales and Business Development

• Industries

  Law Practice

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