Business Development Executive- Office Based

Growth Resourcing; Umhlanga Rocks; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped commission

Sales coaching

Career growth

Job summary

Growth Resourcing is seeking a confident Business Development Executive to generate new business for our UK-based clients. You will conduct outbound calls, emails and LinkedIn prospecting to identify opportunities and book quality appointments for the sales team.

Ideal candidates have 1–2+ years in B2B sales, strong communication, and proven CRM experience. You will engage with business owners and senior decision-makers, aiming to meet daily, weekly, and monthly activity targets in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• 1–2+ years' experience in B2B sales, business development, telesales, lead generation, appointment setting, SDR or BDR roles.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with outbound prospecting and CRM systems.
• Comfortable speaking with business owners and senior decision-makers.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Target-driven, resilient and self-motivated.
• Coachable and willing to continuously develop sales skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct outbound calls, emails and LinkedIn prospecting.
• Identify and research potential business opportunities.
• Engage with business owners, directors and senior decision-makers.
• Build relationships and understand prospective clients' needs.
• Qualify leads and identify genuine sales opportunities.
• Book qualified appointments for the sales team.
• Maintain accurate CRM records and manage follow-ups.
• Handle objections professionally and confidently.
• Meet agreed daily, weekly, and monthly activity targets.
• Work closely with sales and marketing teams to improve lead quality.

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

We are looking for a confident, ambitious, and results-driven Business Development Executive to generate new business opportunities for our UK-based clients.

You will be responsible for outbound prospecting, engaging with decision-makers, qualifying opportunities and booking quality appointments for the sales team.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct outbound calls, emails and LinkedIn prospecting.
• Identify and research potential business opportunities.
• Engage with business owners, directors and senior decision-makers.
• Build relationships and understand prospective clients' needs.
• Qualify leads and identify genuine sales opportunities.
• Book qualified appointments for the sales team.
• Maintain accurate CRM records and manage follow-ups.
• Handle objections professionally and confidently.
• Meet agreed daily, weekly, and monthly activity targets.
• Work closely with sales and marketing teams to improve lead quality.

1–2+ years' experience in B2B sales, business development, telesales, lead generation, appointment setting, SDR or BDR roles.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Confident and professional telephone manner.
• Experience with outbound prospecting and CRM systems.
• Comfortable speaking with business owners and senior decision-makers.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Target-driven, resilient and self-motivated.
• Coachable and willing to continuously develop sales skills.

Advantageous

• B2B sales experience.
• Experience working with UK-based clients.
• Experience in technology, telecommunications or business services.
• Knowledge of LinkedIn Sales Navigator, Apollo, Cognism or Lusha.

Key Competencies

• Communication & relationship building
• Prospecting & lead generation
• Active listening & questioning
• Commercial awareness
• Target-driven mindset
• Resilience & persistence
• Organisation & attention to detail
• Coachability & adaptability

• Competitive basic salary + uncapped commission
• Ongoing sales coaching and training
• Exposure to UK-based clients
• Supportive, high-performance environment
• Career growth and progression opportunities
• Strong earning potential based on performance