Job Description
Job Title: Business Development Executive
Location: Central Leeds (Hybrid)
Salary: £26,000 - £30,000 + performance bonus + benefits (depending on experience)
About Newman Stewart
Newman Stewart is a mandate driven executive search firm trusted by leading organisations to deliver confidential and business critical recruitment assignments across the UK and internationally. Renowned for our rigorous research, transparent processes and commitment to exceptional outcomes, we partner with clients to secure high performing talent for senior and specialist roles.
We are now looking to appoint an ambitious and motivated Business Development Executive to support our continued growth and help build relationships with prospective clients.
The Role
As a Business Development Executive, you will play an important role in generating new business opportunities for Newman Stewart. You will be responsible for identifying prospective clients, initiating first contact and nurturing early-stage relationships that support our Consultants and Directors in building long term partnerships.
This is a proactive and phone focused role, and you will spend much of your time speaking with decision makers, introducing our services, qualifying needs and creating opportunities for deeper engagement. To support this, you will make effective use of best-in-class technology and AI enabled tools to enhance prospecting activity, personalise outreach and improve the quality and efficiency of your calls. The position is ideal for someone who is resilient, persuasive and motivated by measurable success.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with early career experience in telesales, lead generation or a similar commercial role who is now ready to take the next step. You will be supported with comprehensive training, clear performance expectations and ongoing coaching designed to help you build confidence and achieve strong results.
Key Responsibilities
* Conduct outbound calling to prospective clients to introduce Newman Stewart and generate interest in our executive search services.
* Follow up on warm leads from marketing activity, referrals and previous conversations, progressing them through the early stages of the sales cycle.
* Qualify client needs, identify potential opportunities and arrange introductory meetings for Consultants and Directors.
* Research target markets to identify relevant organisations and key decision makers.
* Maintain accurate and up to date records of all activity within our CRM system.
* Build rapport with stakeholders and communicate a confident understanding of our service offering.
* Support wider business development activity through email outreach, LinkedIn engagement and occasional event participation.
* Work closely with colleagues in sales and delivery to share insights, coordinate activity and improve conversion rates.
* Contribute to the continuous improvement of business development processes and messaging.
About You
We are looking for a professional who is:
* Experienced in telesales, lead generation or a similar phone based commercial role, ideally with two to five years’ experience.
* Confident making outbound calls and speaking with new contacts at all levels within an organisation.
* Clear, engaging and persuasive in communication, both verbally and in writing.
* Motivated by generating opportunities and able to maintain momentum in a target driven environment.
* Curious about business and interested in building a long-term career in a commercial role.
* Able to understand client needs and communicate the value of our services with confidence.
* Comfortable using best in class technology and AI enabled tools to enhance prospecting and workflow efficiency, or ready to develop this capability through training.
* Highly organised with the ability to manage pipelines, prioritise activity and follow up effectively.
* Positive in attitude, eager to learn and committed to delivering high standards.
* A collaborative team player who contributes to a supportive and high performing culture.
What We Offer
* A competitive salary.
* 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays.
* Opportunities to work on high-profile assignments across a diverse range of industries.
* A values-driven, transparent culture that recognises and rewards contribution.
* Regular team events, social activities, and celebratory dinners.
* Structured onboarding, training, and mentoring.
How to Apply
If you are ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to the success of a high performing executive search team, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Please apply now or contact John Tilbrook directly for a confidential conversation. Contact details can be found on the Newman Stewart website.