Managing Director and Head of Business Development
Crawley, West Sussex
£35,000
Posted 1 day ago
About the role
Business Development Executive Location: Crawley, West Sussex (Full-Time Office Based)
Salary: £30,000 – £35,000 basic salary + uncapped commission (£40,000 – £45,000 OTE)
Additional Benefits: Mileage allowance for travel to events and client campaigns
About the Role We are looking for a driven and ambitious Business Development Executive to join our growing team in Crawley. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys speaking with businesses, building relationships, and progressing opportunities through the sales pipeline.
You will play a key role in generating new business opportunities through outbound prospecting, representing the company at industry events across the UK, and supporting prospective clients from initial contact through to signed agreement.
This is a career-focused role with a clear progression pathway into Business Development Manager and Senior Business Development Manager positions.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct outbound prospecting to businesses via phone, email, LinkedIn, and targeted campaigns to generate new opportunities
Book video demonstrations for prospective clients
Attend industry events across the UK to represent the brand, network, and identify new business opportunities
Progress opportunities from completed demonstration through to signed contract
Build strong relationships with prospective clients and maintain regular communication throughout the sales process
Act as the main point of contact for clients from the initial conversation through to handover to the Account Management team
Maintain accurate records of activity and pipeline updates within the CRM system
Work closely with the wider sales and marketing team to support business growth targets
Progression Opportunities We are committed to developing talent internally and providing a clear pathway for progression.
First 3–6 Months You will focus on:
Learning the platform and industry
Outbound prospecting
Booking demonstrations for senior team members
Following Successful Training You will progress into delivering your own demonstrations and move towards the role of:
~ Business Development Manager (BDM)
Within 12–18 Months High performers will have the opportunity to progress into:
~ Senior Business Development Manager
This role includes:
Managing and mentoring a small team of BDMs and BDEs
Supporting team performance and development
Taking on additional leadership responsibilities
What We’re Looking For
Essential
Confident and professional communication skills
Strong relationship-building ability
Motivated, target-driven, and commercially minded
Comfortable speaking with businesses over phone, video, and in person
Full UK driving licence and access to transport
Willingness to travel across the UK for industry events and campaigns
Desirable
Previous sales, business development, or customer-facing experience
Experience using CRM systems
Interest in technology, SaaS, or property-related industries
What We Offer
~£30,000 – £35,000 base salary
~ Realistic £40,000 – £45,000 OTE
~ Mileage allowance for business travel
~ Clear career progression structure
~ Full training and ongoing development
~ Opportunity to join a fast-growing and ambitious team
~ Office-based environment working closely with the wider team in Crawley
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