Growth-Focused Business Development Executive (Bonus)

Universal Business Team; Greater Lincolnshire; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £28,000–£37,000

Performance-related bonus

33 days holiday

40 hours per week

Onboarding and sales development

Exposure to senior customers

Events attendance

Support from Sales/Marketing/Account

Development opportunities

Value for initiative

Job summary

Universal Business Team seeks a proactive Business Development Executive to generate new opportunities across a defined portfolio in Lincoln. You'll research target organisations, identify decision-makers and open conversations to create qualified meetings with the sales team.

The role focuses on meaningful outreach beyond cold calls, using phones, LinkedIn and email to build relationships. Enjoy onboarding and career progression in a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Open to different stages of a sales career.
• Experience in B2B sales or business development is welcome.
• Confidence speaking to senior decision-makers.
• Comfortable on the phone, not just email.

Responsibilities

• Research target organisations and identify decision-makers.
• Use telephone, LinkedIn and email to start meaningful conversations.
• Create compelling reasons for engagement rather than scripts.
• Develop relationships with prospects through persistent follow-up.
• Secure high-quality meetings for the wider sales team.
• Keep HubSpot up to date.
• Attend customer meetings and industry events when appropriate.

Skills

Confident communicator

Phone proficiency

Resilience

Curiosity

Commercial mindset

Research skills

Relationship building

Organization

Coachability

Ambition

Job description

Universal Business Team seeks a proactive Business Development Executive to generate new opportunities across a defined portfolio in Lincoln. You'll research target organisations, identify decision-makers and open conversations to create qualified meetings with the sales team.

The role focuses on meaningful outreach beyond cold calls, using phones, LinkedIn and email to build relationships. Enjoy onboarding and career progression in a supportive team.