Perch Group are looking for a Business Development Executive to join the team!
At Perch Group, our vision is clear: to lead the UK debt purchase and collection industry by harnessing cutting‑edge technology to drive ethical, efficient, and data‑driven debt resolution.
Our annual mission is to empower hundreds of thousands of customers to positively engage with and resolve their outstanding debts through an empathetic and customer‑centric approach that is at the heart of our success.
What are we looking for?
The Business Development Executive will support the Group’s sales function through proactive lead generation, market outreach and pipeline development activity. The role is designed as an entry‑level commercial position focused on building future sales capability within the Group and will support the generation of qualified opportunities across both debt purchase and servicing lines.
Day‑to‑day responsibilities
* Conduct outbound prospecting activity through calls, email, LinkedIn and market research.
* Identify and qualify new business opportunities across target sectors.
* Arrange meetings and introductions for Business Development Managers.
* Support BDMs with opportunity progression and sales administration.
* Support marketing campaigns and lead follow‑up activity.
Qualifications and attributes
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
* High levels of motivation, resilience and willingness to learn.
* Organised and proactive approach to work.
* Interest in developing a career within business development and sales.
* Full DBS and Credit Check required upon acceptance of a job offer.
Benefits
* £35,000 base salary, plus up to 20% of your annual salary paid as a bonus.
* Hybrid role based between our Blackpool and Manchester offices.
* 37.5 hours per week with flexible and hybrid working between core hours 8 am–6 pm, Monday to Friday.
* The opportunity to complete formal qualifications and learn on the job in a successful, growing organisation.
* Many more benefits to support your wellbeing and professional development.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran, neurodiversity or disability status.
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