Business Development Executive - Data/Software
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This job is eligible only on a shortage list
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£41,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 3552 (82% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £41,700, and EXPERIAN CIS LIMITED is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
We pick the code from the advert's text, so it is our best guess, not the employer's. Each code it could be has its own likelihood:
- Possible 3552 (Business sales executives) · 82% match
- Likely 3556 (Sales accounts and business development managers) · 16% match
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What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3552 Business sales executives Most likely code | £33,400 | £41,700 | £41,700 | £41,700 |
3556 Sales accounts and business development managers Also possible | £38,600 | £55,200 | £55,200 | £55,200 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity to join Experian's Go To Market division reporting into the Sales Manager as a Business Development Executive within Growth Markets. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and motivated sales professional looking to develop their career within a high-growth, target-driven environment.
This is a 100% outbound sales roles where you will generate, progress, and close new business opportunities across Experian's portfolio. Working with marketing, SDRs and internal stakeholders, the BDE will identify customer challenges, deliver value-led sales conversations and drive revenue growth through pipeline management and opportunity execution.
- You will develop and maintain a understanding of Experian's products, services and propositions, articulating their value to prospective customers.
- You will generate and maintain a healthy sales pipeline through proactive prospecting, cold calling clients, identifying opportunities within both new and existing customers.
- Build relationships with important partners and decision-makers, influencing buying decisions and maximising opportunities across the Experian portfolio.
- You will lead opportunities from initial qualification through to contract signature, delivering value-led sales conversations throughout the sales cycle.
- Build business cases, proposals and commercial recommendations aligned to customer goals.
- Maintain Salesforce records, forecast opportunities and ensure CRM data quality.
- Achieve or exceed activity, pipeline, ACV and revenue targets.
- Utilise sales and prospecting tools including Salesforce, Gong and LinkedIn Sales Navigator.
- Collaborate with Product, Proposition, SDR and wider sales teams to provide customer insights, competitor intelligence and support successful customer outcomes.
- Outbound B2B sales experience within a new business environment with proven experience selling Data or Software Solutions.
Desirable;
- Experience using sales enablement and prospecting tools such as Gong and LinkedIn Sales Navigator.
Benefits package includes:
- Hybrid working - 40% office based
- Great compensation package and uncapped commission
- Core benefits include pension, bupa healthcare, sharesave scheme and more!
- 25 days annual leave with 8 bank holidays and 3 volunteering days. You can also purchase additional annual leave.
Our uniqueness is that we celebrate yours. Experian's people first, inclusive and purpose driven culture is multi award-winning; World's Best Workplaces™ 2025 (Fortune Global Top 25), Great Place To Work™ in 26 countries to name a few. Check out Experian Life on social or explore our Careers Site to understand why. Experian is also proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know at the earliest opportunity.
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Where this offer sits in the market
Business sales executives (SOC 3552) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~181k in sample- Middle half £26,936–44,824
- Median £33,592
- Going rate £41,700
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,400–37,530
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. EXPERIAN CIS LIMITED holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 3552 going rate of £41,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.