Business Development Executive (HF1374788)

Apprentify; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onboarding and sales training

Mentoring from sales leaders

Clear progression to Account Executive

Exposure to senior decision-makers

Collaborative high-performance culture

Job summary

Apprentify in Boston, MA is seeking a Business Development Executive to identify and create new opportunities across the US market. You will be the first point of contact for prospective customers, helping to generate interest and qualify opportunities alongside senior sales colleagues.

The role offers a structured onboarding, world-class training, and clear progression into Account Executive and leadership roles, with a base salary of $65,000–$75,000 plus uncapped commission (OTE

Qualifications

• Ambition and drive to develop a long-term sales career.
• Willingness to learn technology sales and rapidly develop skills.
• Strong communication and relationship-building abilities.

Responsibilities

• Identify and create new business opportunities across the US market.
• Be the first contact for prospective customers via phone, email, and LinkedIn.
• Generate and qualify new sales opportunities.
• Book meetings for senior sales colleagues.
• Build and manage a pipeline of prospects.
• Collaborate with Account Executives, Marketing and Customer Success.
• Test new outreach strategies and messaging.
• Develop understanding of technology sales and commercial best practices.

Skills

Ambitious

Commercial mindset

Customer-facing experience

Confidence in communication

Self-motivation

Education

Recent graduate

Job description

Business Development Executive

Location: Boston, Massachusetts

Salary: $65,000 - $75,000 base + $95,000 - $100,000 OTE.

Launch Your Career in Technology Sales

Are you ambitious, commercially minded, and looking for an opportunity to build a long-term career in sales?

We're hiring a team of Business Development Executives to join a growing US sales team in Boston, supporting the expansion of a globally recognised technology business. This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-growth organisation where you'll receive world-class training, develop valuable commercial skills, and play a key role in driving new business growth.

Whether you're a graduate, early in your career, or already have some customer-facing experience, this role offers a clear path into a rewarding and lucrative sales career.

The Opportunity

As a Business Development Executive, you'll be responsible for identifying and creating new business opportunities across the US market.

You'll become the first point of contact for prospective customers, helping to generate interest, build relationships, and create opportunities for the wider sales team.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Researching target companies and identifying potential customers.
• Engaging with senior decision-makers through phone, email, and LinkedIn.
• Understanding customer challenges and business objectives.
• Generating and qualifying new sales opportunities.
• Booking meetings for senior sales colleagues.
• Building and managing a pipeline of prospective customers.
• Working closely with Account Executives, Marketing, and Customer Success teams.
• Testing new outreach strategies and messaging to drive engagement.
• Developing a strong understanding of technology, sales processes, and commercial best practices.

This is a highly proactive role where success comes from creativity, persistence, and a genuine interest in helping businesses solve problems.

What We're Looking For

We're interested in attitude, potential, and ambition just as much as experience.

You may be a recent graduate, someone with experience in customer service, hospitality, recruitment, account management, business development, or someone looking to begin a commercial career.

Successful Candidates Will Be

• Ambitious and motivated by career progression.
• Confident communicating with new people.
• Curious about business and technology.
• Resilient and comfortable working towards targets.
• Coachable and open to feedback.
• Proactive and self-motivated.
• Creative in finding new ways to engage potential customers.
• Motivated by earning commission and achieving success.

What You'll Receive

• $65,000 - $75,000 base salary plus uncapped commission.
• Structured onboarding and sales training programme.
• Ongoing mentoring and coaching from experienced sales leaders.
• Clear progression opportunities into Account Executive and future leadership roles.
• Exposure to senior decision-makers and complex technology sales.
• The chance to work within a collaborative, high-performance environment.
• Opportunity to make a genuine impact within a growing sales organisation.
• Excellent long-term earning and career development potential.

Why Join?

This is a unique opportunity to join a growing sales team backed by an established global technology business.

You'll benefit from the stability, resources, and reputation of a larger organisation while enjoying the visibility, growth opportunities, and fast-paced environment of an expanding team.

If you're looking for a role that combines career progression, professional development, and strong earning potential, this could be the ideal next step.