Job Description
From £30,000 per year
Uncapped Commission
Job Summary
Illuminate BD is a London-based business development consultancy that helps creative agencies grow through high-quality outbound lead generation.
We are looking for a motivated Graduate Business Development Executive to join the team and work directly alongside the founder. This is an entry-level role suited to someone early in their career who is keen to learn sales, outreach, prospecting and client delivery within the creative and marketing sectors.
You do not need years of experience — we are looking for someone organised, confident, curious and willing to learn.
Duties
* Research target companies, sectors and decision-makers across the creative and marketing industries.
* Support outbound outreach through email, LinkedIn and phone activity.
* Help identify potential new business opportunities for Illuminate BD and its clients.
* Assist with writing outreach messages, prospect lists and client updates.
* Learn how to engage senior marketing and brand contacts professionally.
* Support the founder with prospecting strategy, campaign delivery and meeting booking.
* Keep CRM systems and prospecting records accurate and up to date.
* Track outreach activity and help report on campaign performance.
* Stay aware of trends across creative agencies, brands and marketing.
Qualifications
* Graduate or early-career candidate looking to start a career in business development, sales or marketing.
* Some experience in sales, customer service, recruitment, marketing, hospitality or client-facing work would be helpful but is not essential.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills.
* Confident speaking to people and building professional relationships.
* Highly organised, reliable and comfortable managing multiple tasks.
* Proactive, resilient and willing to learn from feedback.
* Interest in the creative, marketing or agency world.
Why Join Illuminate BD
This is a great opportunity to join a growing consultancy at an early stage and receive direct 1-to-1 training from the founder.
You will gain hands-on experience across every stage of the business development process, from researching companies and writing outreach to speaking with prospects and helping book meetings with senior decision-makers.
As the business grows, there will be a clear opportunity to progress into a more senior business development, account management or client-facing role.
Benefits
* Uncapped commission structure.
* Direct mentorship and training from the founder.
* Clear progression opportunities as the company grows.
* Exposure to leading creative and marketing agencies.
* Early responsibility and the chance to make a real impact.
* Regular team socials and industry events.
* Company pension scheme.