Business Development Executive

Business Development Executive
Derby (Office-based with some flexibility to work from home - maximum 1-2 days per week)
£30,000 - £35,000 + commission
Permanent: Monday to Friday, 09:00 - 17:00

Macildowie are thrilled to be working with a growing Managed Service Provider (MSP) delivering tailored IT solutions to schools, charities, and small to mid-sized businesses. They are at a pivotal stage in their growth journey, with a newly established sales function and a significant opportunity for the right person to make a tangible impact. They are looking for a sharp communicator who thrives in B2B engagement and has experience navigating long, multi-stakeholder sales cycles.

The Role

We are looking for a Business Development Executive to join the team on a full time, permanent basis. You'll be the driving force behind identifying, nurturing, and converting B2B opportunities. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you'll manage your pipeline autonomously, engage with decision-makers, and work closely with our technical team to understand client setups and needs.

This is a functional (not strategic) sales role that requires a hands-on, proactive individual who can hit activity targets and drive results without needing hand-holding. You'll work across lead generation, qualification, and initial engagement - building relationships that will ultimately lead to long-term partnerships.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and develop the early stages of the sales pipeline using a structured sales playbook and onboarding guide.
• Build relationships with key stakeholders, including decision-makers and gatekeepers across target organisations.
• Work from a database of over 300 qualified contacts; engage prospects ranging from cold outreach to those nearing contract expiration.
• Conduct telesales, cold calling, and occasional in-person visits to better understand client environments and IT infrastructure.
• Accurately manage and maintain records in Zoho CRM, ensuring pipeline progression and data integrity.
• Attend local networking events to build relationships and generate new business leads.
• Work independently to meet and exceed call targets, engagement goals, and conversion KPIs.
• Leverage a content marketing pipeline to support outreach and follow-ups.

About You

• Minimum 2-3 years of B2B sales experience (essential), ideally within an MSP or IT services environment (desirable).
• Experience managing complex B2B sales processes with multiple stakeholders and long sales cycles.
• Strong understanding of pipeline management and CRM systems (preferably Zoho).
• A natural "grinder" - resilient, self-motivated, and target-driven.
• Comfortable working independently without needing a team around you or constant supervision.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Comfortable and confident in networking settings.
• Willingness to travel locally to attend meetings and visit client sites (must have a full driving licence and own vehicle).
• Comfortable engaging with technical terminology and learning from engineers to understand product offerings.

If you're a self-starting B2B sales professional with some experience in the IT or MSP sector - and you're ready to roll your sleeves up in a role where you'll build, grow, and convert a pipeline from the ground up - we'd love to hear from you.

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