178 jobs in the UK have Business Development Executive in the title (6,145 mention it), from 109licensed sponsors. Syneos Health Commercial Solutions (16), Deliveroo (8) and BPX Electro Mechanical Co. (5) have the most; 26 were posted in the last 7 days and 51 are rated Likely. Eligible for the Skilled Worker visa under SOC 3552, which is on the temporary shortage list, minimum £41,700 at the standard rate. Most business sales executives in the UK earn between £26,936 and £44,824 in (ONS ASHE 2025, full-time). The 25 adverts that state a salary have a median of £40,000. Of the 23 adverts whose pay we checked, 7 meet the standard rate and 16 more meet the new entrant rate. Visa and pay
Business Development Executive visa sponsorship jobs in the UK
Frequently asked questions
Can a Business Development Executive get UK visa sponsorship?
Yes. Business Development Executive roles fall under SOC 3552 (Business sales executives), which is eligible for UK Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Employers with a valid sponsor licence can sponsor Business Development Executive positions.
What is the minimum salary for a Business Development Executive on a Skilled Worker visa?
The going rate for SOC 3552 is £36,700 per year. New entrants (under 26, switching from a Student or Graduate visa, or recent graduates) may qualify for a reduced minimum of £33,400 per year. You must be paid at least the higher of the going rate or the general salary threshold (£41,700), unless an exemption applies.
Is Business Development Executive on the UK shortage occupation list?
Yes. SOC 3552 (Business sales executives) is on the Temporary Shortage Occupation List, which can mean a lower salary threshold and additional points under the immigration points system.
Home Office grants for this occupation code, counting visas granted outside the UK. No job breakdown is published for the visas granted inside the UK, so each country’s own page shows a larger total. For all jobs together, the Skilled Worker visa statistics show grants outside and inside the UK each quarter.
