Business Development Executive

Step Ahead Recruitment; Wilmslow; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job description

Business Development Executive - Hybrid - Wilmslow - £28,000 - £35,000 Basic (Depending on Experience) + Uncapped Commission

Top Reasons to Work Here:

1. Work/life balance - Monday to Friday, 9am-5.30pm, with two days working from home after training and an early finish at 3pm every Friday
2. Flexible earning potential - Two commission structures: monthly and quarterly bonuses
3. Generous holiday - 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, plus your birthday off
4. Private healthcare - BUPA private medical insurance and access to a suite of perks and discounts
5. Supportive, vibrant culture - A close-knit, ambitious team with regular incentives and socials
6. Career progression - Part of an award-winning, VC-backed recruitment technology group with exciting growth plans

On-Target Earnings:

1. Year 1 - £10,000 OTE
2. Year 2 - £20,000 OTE

The opportunity:

Due to continued growth, this well-established and award-winning recruitment technology business is looking to hire two Business Development Executives to join their team in Wilmslow.

You'll be responsible for prospecting new clients, booking and attending meetings, building relationships, and ultimately closing business. Once you've secured a client, you'll continue to manage and develop the relationship to ensure long-term success.

This role is ideal for someone looking to build a career in business development, whether you have previous experience or are ready to take your first step into a sales career.

What you'll need:

1. Proven sales experience
2. Excellent communication skills - written and verbal
3. A positive, energetic, and ambitious mindset
4. Confidence to pick up the phone, make cold calls, and build relationships

Your key responsibilities:

1. Develop new business through outbound prospecting and cold calling
2. Build and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers
3. Book and attend client meetings - face-to-face and video
4. Deliver engaging product demonstrations
5. Negotiate contracts and close new business
6. Account manage clients to ensure retention and identify growth opportunities

If you're ready to join a business where you can build a successful career, earn well, and work with a great team, apply now with your CV.