Business Development Executive Cheltenham / Hybrid (Flexible Working Available) £30,000 - £40,000 basic salary (DOE) Bonus Structure What’s in it for you: * Purpose over profit – work for a certified B-Corp organisation. * Generous holiday allowance – significantly above industry average. * Flexible working – hybrid model (2 days in the office for collaboration). * Performance bonuses – based on individual and team KPIs. * Career progression – clear development path and mentoring. * Positive culture – open, collaborative, and fun environment. * Regular team socials, events, and celebrations of success. * Comprehensive benefits - pension, equipment, wellbeing initiatives, and more. More about the role and company: * Are you a confident communicator who thrives on connecting with people and discovering new opportunities? * This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing, purpose-driven organisation as a Business Development Executive — perfect for someone looking to kickstart or accelerate their career in sales and relationship management. The Role * As a Business Development Executive, you’ll focus on building relationships with founders, management teams, and investors within fast-growing UK companies. * You’ll identify opportunities, reach out to potential clients, and introduce them to solutions that help their businesses thrive. * Your role is consultative — focused on quality conversations, understanding client needs, and connecting them with the right expertise. Must Haves * Excellent communication skills – confident, clear, and engaging across phone, email, and video. * Curious and inquisitive mindset – eager to learn about industries, businesses, and people. * Tech-savvy – confident using LinkedIn, CRM systems, and modern communication tools. Nice to Haves * Experience in a sales, client-facing, or account management role. * Familiarity with CRM systems (such as HubSpot, Salesforce, or Pipedrive). * Interest in start-ups, scale-ups, or high-growth industries. * Understanding of sales pipelines or business development processes. * Passion for purpose-led, sustainable, or B-Corp organisations. * Experience with social selling via LinkedIn or other digital platforms. * Background in financial services, professional services, or consultative sales (training provided). * A natural networker who enjoys attending events and meeting new people. Send your CV and a short note about what excites you about this opportunity to Cat at i2i Recruitment Our mission of ‘Making Recruitment Personal’ also means making recruitment fair. As a result, we are committed to reviewing every application with a sense of diversity and inclusion. We strive to personally connect with each applicant, but due to current circumstances, this is not always possible. If you haven't received a response within 5 working days, please understand that your application has not been successful on this occasion