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Uniting People
Business Development Executive
London
- Hours
- Full Time
- Posted
- 6 hours ago
- Salary
- £30,000 - 38,000 - Annum
- Recruiter
- Uniting People
- Closes
- 10 Oct 2025
- Course
- No
- Recruiter Type
- Direct Employer
Description
Business Development Executive
Location: South London
Hours: Full-time
Salary: Depending on Experience
Bonus: Performance-based bonus available
About the Role
We’re growing fast and looking for a motivated Business Development Executive to help us find and develop new business opportunities, while also building strong relationships with existing customers.
This is a great opportunity if you’re confident, target-driven, and want to grow your sales career in a supportive and ambitious team.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Find new business leads across the South London area
* Reach out to potential customers by phone, email and LinkedIn
* Understand customer needs and match them with the right products or services
* Reconnect with old or inactive customers to explore new opportunities
* Book in meetings, "lunch & learns", and training sessions (CPDs) with clients
* Build strong, trusted relationships – acting more as a helpful consultant than just a sales rep
* Work closely with your Business Development Manager to grow sales year after year
* Keep our CRM system updated with accurate lead and customer info
* Stay on top of market trends and competitor activity
* Share helpful info to educate and engage prospects
* Use social media to find new leads and promote what we do
What We're Looking For
* Great communication skills – both in person and on the phone
* Friendly, confident and professional approach
* A natural relationship-builder
* Organised and able to manage your own time
* Comfortable working to targets
* Positive attitude and resilience when things don’t go to plan
* Experience using a CRM (or willing to learn)
* Team player who’s happy to work with others to reach goals
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
* Growth in your area
* Number and quality of new leads
* Sales conversion rates
* Number of face-to-face meetings
* Time management and reliability
* Activity levels and contribution to team goals
* Feedback from managers and colleagues
Ad ID: 5416927552
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