Business Development Executive

Imagine starting your sales career speaking with founders building AI solutions, engineers creating new technology, and businesses solving complex problems - while helping them unlock funding to continue innovating.This is your chance to join a specialist consultancy helping ambitious UK businesses access R&D Tax Relief - a government-backed scheme designed to reward companies investing in new products, technology and processes.Thousands of businesses miss out every year because they don't realise they qualify. Your role is to find those businesses, build relationships with decision-makers and connect them with experts who help unlock valuable funding.This isn't selling something businesses don't need - it's a consultative sales role where you're creating genuine value.The RoleAs a Business Development Executive , you'll:Speak with founders, directors and senior decision-makersBuild relationships with innovative businesses across 25-30 industriesProspect and create opportunities through outbound conversationsUnderstand how companies are developing new products and overcoming challengesIdentify potential R&D opportunities and book meetings for specialist consultantsBuild your own network and become a specialist within your chosen marketIndustries include AI, technology, software, engineering, construction, manufacturing and professional services.You'll be encouraged to develop your own niche - becoming an expert in a market you're interested in and building long-term relationships with businesses across the UK and internationally, with future expansion planned into markets such as the UAE.Why Join?£25,500 - £28,000 basic salary + uncapped commissionProgression to Business Development Manager within 18 months£100 per qualified meeting attended + 3% of deal value£55,000 realistic first-year OTEReal examples:Graduate earned around £80,000 in year oneTeam member booked 12 meetings in one monthProgression & TrainingClear pathway:Business Development Executive ? Senior BDE ? Business Development ManagerYou'll receive:Two-week onboarding programmeR&D Tax Relief trainingPrime Sales AcademyOngoing coaching and call developmentCulture & BenefitsA relaxed, ambitious team where people are trusted to take ownership.Hybrid working + every Friday from home?? Fully paid annual company trip abroadRegular socialsFast progression opportunitiesWho Are We Looking For?No sales experience required.If you are...Ambitious and drivenComfortable speaking to new peopleResilient and competitiveCurious about business and innovationConfident on the phoneKeen to build relationships and develop a sales careerCustomer-facing backgrounds such as retail, hospitality, fundraising or customer service have performed well.Apply today if this sounds like you!INDMOLLYWTPBN1_UKTJ