Business Development Executive

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2 Locations
In-Office or Remote
28K-32K Annually
Mid level
AdTech • Sales • Software
The Role
Generate high-quality sales qualified leads for B2B technology clients by outbound calling, email and LinkedIn outreach; qualify prospects, secure meetings with senior stakeholders, record activity in Salesforce, report on sales metrics, collaborate with sales teams for smooth handovers, and consistently meet monthly targets for pipeline generation.
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About Us

We are a specialist sales consultancy providing business development and outsourced sales services to B2B software and technology companies across the UK, Europe, and North America. Our mission is to help innovative technology businesses accelerate growth, generate new opportunities, and achieve ambitious sales targets through expert sales strategies and a high-performing team.

We're looking for driven, ambitious individuals who enjoy opening doors, building relationships, and creating new business opportunities. If you're motivated by success, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and want to be part of a growing company where your contribution makes a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role

As a Business Development Representative, you'll play a key role in generating new business opportunities for some of the world's leading technology companies. You'll engage with senior decision-makers, qualify prospects, and help build a strong sales pipeline that drives business growth.

Key Responsibilities
  • Identify and develop new business opportunities, generating high-quality Sales Qualified Leads (SQLs).
  • Engage prospective customers through outbound calls, email campaigns, and LinkedIn outreach.
  • Build strong first impressions by establishing relationships with prospects and securing qualified meetings for the sales team.
  • Maintain accurate records in Salesforce, including activities, account information, lead qualification, and market intelligence.
  • Monitor and report on daily activity levels and performance against key sales metrics.
  • Collaborate closely with Enterprise Sales and Inside Sales teams to ensure a smooth handover of qualified opportunities.
  • Develop relationships with C-level executives and senior stakeholders within target organisations.
  • Contribute ideas to improve lead generation, qualification processes, and overall sales effectiveness.
  • Consistently achieve and exceed monthly targets for qualified meetings and pipeline generation.

Requirements
  • Who You Are:
    • Experienced Sales Professional: You have a track record in business development or sales and a passion for driving new business, speciically in the Finance sector
    • Highly Motivated: Your drive and self-motivation are infectious, inspiring those around you.
    • Master Communicator: Your communication and negotiation skills are second to none – you know how to close deals and build lasting relationships.
    • Organized and Efficient: You’re a pro at managing your time and staying organized, ensuring nothing falls through the cracks.
    • Team Player: Collaboration is key, and you thrive in a team environment where shared success is celebrated.
    • Tech-Savvy: You’re proficient in using CRM systems and have a solid understanding of sales processes and strategies.
    • This role is targetting the UK market, you must have experience in selling to the UK

Benefits
    • Generous Time Off: Enjoy 21 days of annual leave in your first year, increasing to 25 days, plus bank holidays. Celebrate your birthday with an additional day off!
    • Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 plus £4,000 uncapped commission.
    • Continuous Learning: Benefit from ongoing expert training and support, plus a monthly external training allowance to keep you at the top of your game.
    • Career Growth: We believe in advancing from within – your career development is a priority.
    • Wellbeing Support: Access our Employee Assistance Programme for mental health support whenever you need it.
    • Inclusive Culture: Join a fun, energetic team with daily meetings to keep us all connected, even when working remotely.
    • Work-Life Balance: Optional remote working means you can create a work environment that suits you best.
    • Team Celebrations: Enjoy Christmas and summer events that foster team spirit and camaraderie.
    • Security: Take comfort in knowing we offer company sick pay to support you when you need it most.

Skills Required

  • Proven track record in business development or sales (experience in the Finance sector)
  • Experience selling to the UK market
  • Proficiency with CRM systems (Salesforce) and accurate CRM record-keeping
  • Strong communication and negotiation skills
  • Ability to build relationships with C-level executives and senior stakeholders
  • Organized time management and ability to monitor/report performance metrics
  • Ability to consistently meet or exceed monthly targets for qualified meetings and pipeline generation
  • Comfortable with outbound prospecting via calls, email campaigns, and LinkedIn outreach
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The Company
HQ: Shoreditch
61 Employees
Year Founded: 2013

What We Do

Excelerate360 offers business development and sales outsourcing services for B2B software and technology companies in the UK, Europe, and North America. We have deep experience across the entire sales cycle, from lead generation, telemarketing, telesales, to field sales. We deliver unparalleled opportunities to accelerate sales growth and reduce risk. With a network of over 80 sales associates, we can rapidly boost your sales activities using proven, experienced, highly motivated professionals covering cyber security, eCommerce, martech, pubtech, fintech, digital transformation, and mobile technologies. Our team are well connected in their respective sectors and use their networks to rapidly build your sales pipeline, delivering our clients a strong return on investment. If you are entering a new growth phase or territory, our sales consulting services will help you take the guesswork out of your strategy with services such as market opportunity analysis, go-to-market planning, pricing sensitivity analysis, sales messaging, or marketing collateral reviews. We tailor our services to best suit your requirements at any stage of growth, from start-up scaling through to market leadership. This is achieved by fully integrating into your team and ensuring you retain full control at all stages. Established in 2013, we have helped over 65 companies with accelerated sales services.

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