Business Development Executive

Business Development Executive

Fully Remote | Permanent | Monday - Friday | Up to £38,000 + Performance-Related Bonus

Introduction

Our client is seeking an ambitious and proactive Business Development Executive to join their expanding European team. This is an exciting opportunity for a driven B2B sales professional who thrives on prospecting, generating new opportunities, and building long-term client relationships within a global organisation.

Reporting to the European Business Development Manager, you will play a key role in driving new business growth across assigned industries and accounts throughout Europe.

Key Duties

Maintain, update, and expand the customer database through proactive prospecting.
Identify and target new contacts within assigned accounts and industry sectors.
Conduct online research, direct outreach, cold calling, and email campaigns.
Engage with decision-makers at multiple levels within target organisations.
Generate new business opportunities ranging from individual listings to large-scale global programmes.
Build and nurture strong relationships with new, prospective, and existing customers.
Qualify inbound enquiries and convert them into viable opportunities.
Collaborate with senior team members to progress and close new leads.
Provide clear and consistent reporting on pipeline activity to sales management.
Participate in internal meetings with the wider global team.
Occasionally travel within Europe for client meetings and industry exhibitions.

Requirements

Minimum three years' experience in B2B sales or business development across Europe.
Proven track record of working towards and achieving sales targets.
Proactive "hunter" mindset, motivated by prospecting and creating new opportunities.
Experience using external web-based platforms such as LinkedIn to identify and engage key decision-makers.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage professionally at all levels.
Ability to build lasting business relationships and understand customer needs.
Highly organised, with the ability to coordinate meetings with internal senior management.
Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritise effectively.
Collaborative team player comfortable working with international colleagues.
Confident, competitive, and results-driven.
Willingness to travel occasionally within Europe.
German language skills are essential.

What We Offer

Competitive salary up to £38,000 depending on experience.
Performance-related bonus.
30 days' holiday, increasing up to 38 days with service.
5% employer pension contribution.
Flexible working hours.
Fully remote role with occasional office attendance as required.

Interested?

If you are a driven Business Development professional with German language skills and are ready to take the next step in your career, apply now with your CV.

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