Business Development Executive

Reed are working with a rapidly growing and award-winning company based in Central Bristol, recruiting for a Business Development Executive on a full time, permanent basis. Reporting directly to the Head of Sales, you will be part of a growing team of BDEs. This role is ideal for someone who is creative, proactive, and enjoys making connections over the phone. You’ll be joining a fast-paced, supportive environment where success is recognised and rewarded, with real opportunity to progress as the team continues to grow. Location: Central Bristol (Hybrid – 2 days office / 3 from home) with flexible start and end times Package: £27,000–£29,000 basic salary + Uncapped Commission (OTE realistically an extra £6,000 in bonus) The Role You’ll take ownership of a new business pipeline, focusing on building relationships across nurseries, early years settings, schools and education groups. Key responsibilities include: • Proactively generating new business through outbound calls and outreach • Engaging with decision-makers to identify training and recruitment needs • Developing strong, long-term client relationships • Converting inbound enquiries into active opportunities • Managing your own pipeline and consistently hitting activity targets • Maintaining accurate CRM records and reporting on performance • Collaborating with internal teams to ensure smooth onboarding and delivery • Spotting opportunities to upsell and expand existing accounts About You • Experience in a sales, business development or target-driven environment • Confident communicator with a strong telephone presence • Driven, proactive and resilient mindset • Ability to manage your own workload and hit KPI’s • Comfortable using CRM systems and Microsoft Office tools • Keen to build a long-term career in sales