Business Development Executive

Location: Sawston, Cambridge | Office-based (with flexibility if needed)

Hours of work: Monday to Friday 07.30am-4.30pm (40 hour week)

Salary: £35,000-£40,000 DOE + Commission + Company Bonus

Are you a tenacious, energetic communicator who thrives in a fast-paced sales environment? Do you love the buzz of booking meetings, uncovering new opportunities, and being part of a high-performing team? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

We're on the lookout for a Business Development Executive to join a vibrant team and help fuel growth by generating qualified leads and booking meetings for field sales reps. This is a pivotal role in the sales engine, and we're looking for someone who's ready to hit the ground running.

What You'll Be Doing

• Making high-volume outbound calls (approx. 100 dials/day) to generate 5-10 qualified meetings per week
• Working closely with the marketing team to execute targeted campaigns and follow up with tailored resources
• Using Pipedrive CRM to manage leads, track activity, and maintain a healthy pipeline
• Collaborating with field sales colleagues to ensure meetings are aligned with territory and customer fit
• Asking smart qualifying questions to ensure prospects meet the ideal customer profile
  
  

Requirements

• A confident, resilient communicator who's comfortable spending most of their day on the phone
• Someone with a proactive mindset and a hunger to succeed
• Organised and self-motivated, with the ability to manage their own workload and targets
• Experience in a similar outbound sales or lead generation role is ideal, but we're open on industry background
• A strong cultural fit - we value positivity, loyalty, trust, and a "get stuff done" attitude
  
  

Benefits

• Competitive salary + commission + company-wide bonus scheme
• Quarterly team events and a well-stocked snack cupboard
• Supportive, young, and energetic culture
• Training and development opportunities, including funded postgraduate study