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Business Development Executive- Office Based

Job Description - Business Development Executive- Office Based

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.


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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