Business Development Representative

Acorn Recruitment; Bridgend; Remote; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic recruitment agency is seeking a Business Development Executive for a home-based role in Bridgend. The successful candidate will drive growth by generating leads and developing partnerships with global brands. Candidates should have at least 3 years of B2B sales experience and strong communication skills. The role offers a competitive salary of £32,000-£40,000 plus uncapped commission, with occasional travel within Europe.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Uncapped commission

Home-based working

Career growth opportunities

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' B2B sales or business development experience.
• Proven success in generating leads and closing sales.
• Experience using CRM systems and online research tools.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities.
• Manage and qualify inbound leads.
• Collaborate with internal teams on proposals and presentations.

Skills

Lead generation

Sales closing

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

CRM usage

Job description

Business Development Executive - Home-Based

Home-Based (Bridgend) | £32,000-£40,000 + commission (DOE) | Mon-Fri | Permanent

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting a Business Development Executive for a fast-growing company working with global brands. This is an exciting opportunity to develop new partnerships, generate leads, and play a key role in driving the company's growth across Europe.

The role is primarily home-based, with occasional office meetings, client visits, trade shows, and industry events across Europe.

Key Duties:

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities.
• Manage and qualify inbound leads, building trusted relationships from first contact through to close.
• Understand client needs and propose tailored solutions aligned with the company's service offerings.
• Maintain accurate and detailed CRM records of all client communication and opportunities.
• Collaborate with internal teams on proposals, presentations, and client pitches.
• Contribute to the overall sales strategy by sharing insights from the European market.
• Attend occasional client meetings, trade shows, and industry events across Europe.
• Support a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement within the sales team.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years' B2B sales or business development experience.
• Proven success in generating leads and closing sales.
• Confident communicator with strong presentation and negotiation skills.
• Experience using CRM systems and online research tools.
• Self-motivated, organised, and able to manage competing priorities.
• Collaborative team player with a proactive attitude.
• Willing to travel within Europe when required.
• Additional European language skills advantageous.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and uncapped commission structure.
• Home-based working with occasional travel.
• Opportunity to grow your career in a global, innovative organisation.
• Supportive team culture encouraging personal and professional development.
• The chance to make a meaningful impact by advancing sustainability in industry.

Interested? If your experience matches this role and you are interested in working for a fantastic company, please submit your CV today.

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.