Business Development Executive

Description

Business Development Executive

Maidstone, Kent (Hybrid)

Hybrid working (3 days in the office / 2 from home)

£32,000 - £38,000 + Uncapped Commission + Career Development

Start your sales career with a business that's changing the automotive industry.

We're looking for an ambitious, driven Business Development Executive to join a rapidly growing international organisation that works with some of the world's leading automotive manufacturers, suppliers and technology businesses.

If you're naturally competitive, enjoy speaking with people and love the idea of building relationships with global brands, we'd love to hear from you.

This isn't a call centre role and it isn't high-volume telesales.

You'll be introducing organisations to a globally recognised automotive network, helping them understand how corporate partnerships, sponsorship opportunities and industry events can support both their commercial goals and their people strategy.

As a Business Development Executive you will be working closely with the Founder and senior commercial team, you'll be responsible for generating new business opportunities across the UK and internationally.

Your day could include:

Researching target organisations

Prospecting through LinkedIn, email and outbound calls

Booking meetings with senior decision makers

Introducing companies to our membership and sponsorship opportunities

Managing your own sales pipeline

Updating the CRM

Supporting the commercial team with international events and campaignsYou'll receive full training on our services, sales process and systems, giving you the tools to build a successful career in commercial sales.

We're far more interested in attitude than industry experience. xjnqpsq

You'll ideally have:

1-3 years' experience in a Business Development, Sales Executive, SDR, BDR or similar commercial role

Confidence speaking with senior professionals

Excellent communication skills and a proactive, positive attitude

The ability to work independently and a genuine desire to build a career in sales

Be local to Maidstone, Kent Experience within events, sponsorship, professional services or B2B sales would be advantageous but isn't essential. This role will suit someone who:

Loves speaking with people

Enjoys winning new business

Is resilient and doesn't give up after one "no"

Takes ownership of their own workload

Wants to learn from experienced commercial leaders

Is motivated by commission and career progression

£32,000-£38,000 basic salary

Uncapped commission

Hybrid working (3 days in the Maidstone office / 2 from home)

Full sales training and ongoing mentoring

Clear career progression as the commercial team grows

Opportunity to attend international automotive events

Work with globally recognised brands

Join a business making a genuine impact on diversity across the automotive industry

EA First Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency for this permanent vacancy

Ad ID: 5418777901