Business development representative / sales executive

Business Development Representative / Sales Executive Would you like to start your career in a Technology / SaaS Sales role? We have an exciting opportunity for a Business Development Representative / Sales Executive to join a growing technology organisation. Ideal for someone with energy, drive, curiosity and a strong work ethic looking to build a successful career in technology sales. If youve also worked in the following roles, wed also like to hear from you: Lead Generation Executive, Lead Generator, Telesales Executive, Sales Development Representative (SDR), Business Development Representative (BDR), Sales Consultant OUTBOUND TELESALES EXPERIENCE REQUIRED Previous SaaS or technical sales experience would be advantageous, the organisation is interested in finding the right person fit who has experience of outbound appointment setting / lead generation someone with energy, drive, curiosity and a strong work ethic who wants to build a successful career in sales. SALARY: £40,000 per annum OTE (£28,500 - £32,500 per annum Basic) Benefits LOCATION: Hybrid working with a minimum of 3 days a week from the office in Worthing, West Sussex JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent WORKING HOURS: Monday to Friday 09:00 17:30 JOB OVERVIEW We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Business Development Representative / Sales Executive to join a growing organisation with ambitious plans and a strong reputation within the technology sector. As a Business Development Representative / Sales Executive you will focus on lead generation, outbound prospecting, customer engagement and marketing lead follow-up activities. Working closely with experienced sales professionals, you will help create qualified opportunities and support business growth through proactive relationship building. The Business Development Representative / Sales Executive will play an important role in pipeline development, CRM management, account-based outreach and identifying opportunities within target organisations. This position offers excellent career progression, ongoing coaching and the opportunity to develop consultative selling, SaaS sales, technology sales, business development and account management skills within a supportive and high-performing team. APPLY TODAY Ready to make your next career move? Apply Now for our Recruitment Team to review. DUTIES Your duties as the Business Development Representative / Sales Executive include: Generate New Opportunities: Identify and qualify prospective customers through outbound prospecting, lead generation and business development activity Conduct Market Research: Research organisations, industries, contacts and decision-makers to support targeted sales campaigns Support Account Penetration: Assist with strategic account plans and account-based outreach programmes Follow up Marketing Leads: Respond to inbound enquiries and marketing-generated opportunities professionally and promptly Re-Engage Prospects: Follow up leads generated through campaigns, webinars, events and digital marketing activities Build Relationships: Establish rapport with prospective customers and identify potential business opportunities Support Sales Campaigns: Work closely with Account Managers and the Enterprise Account Manager to maximise pipeline generation Maintain CRM Records: Ensure customer interactions, activities and opportunities are accurately recorded Track Engagement Activity: Monitor prospect engagement and maintain strong pipeline hygiene Collaborate Across Teams: Work effectively with sales, marketing and internal departments to support growth objectives CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS The organisation believes attitude, personality and cultural fit are more important than experience. If you have the right mindset and ambition, they'd love to hear from you. ESSENTIAL Experience in business development, telesales, outbound calling, lead generation or customer-facing sales roles Able to engage confidently with prospective customers and build professional relationships Positive, resilient and proactive approach to business development activity Able to manage multiple priorities and maintain attention to detail Comfortable maintaining accurate records and managing customer data Able to work independently and take ownership of responsibilities Dependable, proactive and committed to delivering excellent standards Strong ability to prioritise workload and manage follow-up activity effectively Keen to develop consultative sales, technology sales and relationship management skills DESIRABLE Exposure to SaaS, IT, managed services or technology sales environments Experience using CRM platforms to manage opportunities and customer interactions Experience of prospecting, pipeline generation or campaign follow-up BENEFITS Competitive base salary On-Target Earnings (OTE) circa £40,000 per annum Career progression opportunities Ongoing coaching and development Opportunity to build a successful career in technology sales HOW TO APPLY To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CVs of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose. JOB REF: AWDO-P14830 Full-Time, Permanent Sales Jobs, Careers and Vacancies. Find a new job and work in Worthing, West Sussex. Multi-Job Board Advertising and CV Sourcing Recruitment Services provided by AWD online. AWD online specialise in sourcing candidates and advertising vacancies on multiple job boards for companies on a non-commission basis. AWD online operates as an employment agency. AWD-IN-SPJ