About the role
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.
Requirements
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
Benefits
- 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
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