Overview
Reference
SC280426IR Salary
£30,000 - £30,000/annum + 15k OTE Job Location
- United Kingdom -- England -- Yorkshire and the Humber -- E Riding of Yorkshire -- Hull Job Type
Permanent Posted
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Business Development Executive
Location: HU1
Salary: £30,000 basic + £15,000 commission
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00 – 17:00
Working Pattern: 4 days office-based, 1 day remote
About the Opportunity
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast-growing information services business that provides data, insights, and strategic intelligence to organisations across a wide range of global industries. Supporting businesses, government bodies, and industry professionals, the company plays a key role in driving informed decision-making and uncovering growth opportunities.
With a strong global presence, innovative platforms, and an expanding portfolio of intelligence solutions, the business is entering an exciting phase of growth and is building a brand-new, high-performing sales team to support this journey.
Why Join as a Business Development Executive?
This is more than just a sales role—it's an opportunity to be part of a newly formed, ambitious team with fantastic progression opportunities. As the team grows, there will be clear pathways into closing roles, senior sales positions, and beyond.
You’ll be joining at a pivotal time, where your contribution will have real impact in shaping the team’s success. The environment is fast-paced, collaborative, and commercially driven, with strong earning potential through an uncapped commission structure.
The Role
As a Business Development Executive, you will play a key role in driving new business growth by identifying and qualifying opportunities. This is a consultative, lead generation-focused position, designed as a stepping stone into a full 360 sales/closing role.
Key Responsibilities
New Business Development
1. Build and manage a strong pipeline through outbound prospecting, targeted campaigns, networking, referrals, and events
2. Research prospective clients to understand their business challenges, objectives, and market position
Consultative Engagement
3. Engage prospects through tailored outreach, conversations, and presentations
4. Conduct discovery to identify opportunities across functions such as strategy, marketing, insights, product, and innovation
5. Clearly articulate the value of data, research, and intelligence solutions
6. Build relationships with multiple stakeholders within target organisations
Internal Collaboration
7. Work closely with Business Development Managers, Marketing, Product, and Customer Success teams
8. Share customer insights, feedback, and market intelligence
9. Ensure smooth handover of qualified opportunities
Market Awareness
10. Stay up to date with industry trends and developments
11. Represent the business in meetings, webinars, and events where required
What We’re Looking For
Essential
12. Minimum 2 years’ experience in business development or sales
13. Proven track record of generating new business opportunities
14. Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
15. Ability to translate complex offerings into clear, compelling value propositions
16. Experience managing pipelines and using CRM systems (e.g. Salesforce)
17. Confidence engaging with multiple stakeholders
Desirable
18. Experience within sectors such as Technology, Healthcare, Retail, Financial Services, Energy, or Industrials
19. Exposure to data, research, or subscription-based solutions
20. Familiarity with sales methodologies such as MEDDICC, MEDDPICC, or Challenger
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