Business Development Executive

We are partnering with a high-performance B2B sales organisation in Salford Quays to recruit a commercially minded Business Development Executive. This role is ideal for sales professionals who excel at consultative selling, enjoy working to targets, and can engage decision-makers with intelligent, value-led conversations. The Role As a Business Development Executive, you will be the first point of contact for prospective clients. This is not a volume-driven, script-reading position – success comes from understanding client needs, positioning solutions effectively, and generating high-quality opportunities for the wider Business Development team. Key Responsibilities • Proactively engage B2B prospects via outbound calls and email using a consultative approach • Qualify opportunities by understanding client challenges, commercial drivers, and decision-making processes • Generate and book high-quality appointments for the senior Business Development team • Accurately manage and update all activity within the CRM system • Work to clear activity, appointment, and revenue targets while maintaining high-quality conversations • Follow up warm leads from marketing activity and previous interactions • Share market insight and prospect feedback to support continuous improvement across the sales function Who We’re Looking For • Proven telesales or B2B outbound sales experience • Comfortable working to targets and KPIs, with a strong personal drive to exceed them • Skilled in consultative selling: asking the right questions, listening carefully, and tailoring your approach • Confident, articulate communicator who can engage business owners and senior stakeholders • Self-motivated, disciplined, and resilient, with full ownership of personal performance • Experience using a CRM system and managing a structured sales pipeline What’s on Offer • Competitive base salary: £28,000 – £32,000 • Uncapped commission, with realistic on-target earnings of £12,000 – £18,000 in year one • Exceptional earning potential – top performers have exceeded £130,000 in commission • Professional, high-performance sales environment based at Salford Quays • Clear career progression into Business Development Manager or senior sales roles for consistent performers