Business Development Specialist

Ciklum India; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a dynamic Business Development Specialist to join their London team. This exciting role focuses on driving new business and building a solid pipeline in a fast-paced environment. You'll collaborate with sales leads and pre-sales teams to turn opportunities into revenue, all while working in a supportive and high-energy team. If you're ready to make an impact in a creative and growth-oriented company, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Great earning potential with uncapped commission

Private Equity-backed growth environment

Regular training and self-development support

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in business development or sales, ideally in tech.
• Strong communication and persuasion skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute client acquisition strategies to support growth.
• Identify and qualify new business opportunities aligned with services.

Skills

Business Development

Sales Strategies

Stakeholder Engagement

Communication Skills

CRM Tools

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

CRM Software

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Description

Description

Ciklum is looking for a Business Development Specialist to join our team full-time in London.

We are a custom product engineering company that supports both multinational organizations and scaling startups to solve their most complex business challenges. With a global team of over 4,000 highly skilled developers, consultants, analysts and product owners, we engineer technology that redefines industries and shapes the way people live.

About The Role

As a Business Development Specialist, become a part of a cross-functional development team. We’re a well-established business with a startup mindset – agile, fast-moving, and always looking for what’s next. Right now, we’re growing fast and looking for a driven, ambitious Business Development Specialist to join our London team. This is a high-energy sales hunter role focused on driving new business and opening doors. You’ll be responsible for identifying and qualifying new opportunities, building a solid pipeline, and helping generate net new revenue for Ciklum. You’ll work closely with vertical sales leads and pre-sales teams to turn early conversations into meaningful opportunities. We’re in the office 3 days a week to foster collaboration, but this role gives you the autonomy to own your prospecting and drive your market.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute client acquisition strategies to support Ciklum’s growth
• Identify, engage, and qualify new business opportunities that align with our service offerings
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of prospects, ensuring quality and consistency in CRM
• Run early-stage meetings and pitches with decision-makers to position Ciklum’s value proposition
• Research, target, and prioritise key accounts with a strategic and commercial mindset
• Collaborate with vertical sales leads and pre-sales experts to move opportunities forward
• Represent Ciklum at industry events, networking opportunities, and client-facing functions
• Work as part of a supportive, high-performing sales team focused on outcomes and growth
  
  

Requirements

• Proven experience (2+ years) in a business development or outbound sales role, ideally in tech, digital services, or IT
• Confident engaging senior stakeholders and articulating business value
• Strong communication, persuasion, and presentation skills
• Comfortable working towards targets with a self-starter attitude and proactive approach
• Familiarity with CRM tools and structured sales processes
  
  

What's in it for you

• Work in a creative, dynamic, and fast-paced team environment
• Great earning potential with a strong base salary and uncapped commission
• Build your career in a proven, high-growth company with a unique market offering
• Private Equity-backed growth environment with real opportunity for advancement
• Regular knowledge sharing, training, and self-development support
  
  

Be bold, not bored!

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Interested already?

We would love to get to know you! Submit your application. Can’t wait to see you at Ciklum.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Business Development and Sales

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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