Business Development Executive

Business Development Executive Salary: £32,000 + OTE £45,000 Hybrid Working | 3 Days Office-Based Yolk Recruitment is proud to be supporting a leading provider of HR, Health & Safety, and workforce management solutions in their search for a driven and ambitious Business Development Executive. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established, people-focused organisation with a strong reputation for helping SMEs across the UK create safer, more productive workplaces. With a consultative sales approach and a genuine focus on delivering value to customers, our client has built long-term partnerships with thousands of businesses nationwide. As a Business Development Executive, you'll play a pivotal role in driving new business growth by engaging with SME decision-makers, understanding their challenges, and introducing tailored HR and Health & Safety solutions that support their success. Key Responsibilities Generate and qualify new business opportunities through a combination of inbound enquiries, outbound prospecting, and targeted sales campaigns. Engage with SME clients to understand their HR and Health & Safety requirements, identifying opportunities to provide tailored solutions. Build, manage, and maintain a healthy sales pipeline, ensuring consistent activity and strong conversion rates throughout the sales process. Develop strong relationships with prospective clients and internal stakeholders to maximise new business and cross-selling opportunities. Maintain accurate CRM records, sales forecasts, and activity reporting to support business performance and decision-making. Consistently achieve and exceed individual sales targets and KPIs.About You We're looking for a motivated sales professional who thrives in a target-driven environment and enjoys building meaningful client relationships. You'll ideally have: Proven experience in B2B telephone sales within a consultative sales environment. A strong track record of meeting or exceeding new business sales targets. Experience managing opportunities from lead generation through to close. Excellent communication, questioning, and relationship-building skills. Experience across both inbound and outbound sales activities. A proactive, organised approach with strong attention to detail. What's on Offer Basic salary of £32,000 with realistic OTE of £45,000 Hybrid working model (3 days in the office) Enhanced parental leave Generous annual leave entitlement Healthcare plan Annual Giving Day to support personal or community causes Cycle-to-work scheme Pension scheme with employer contributions Life assurance (3x salary) Employee rewards platform with discounts and cashback LinkedIn Learning licence and ongoing development opportunitiesIf you're looking to join a growing organisation where you can make a real impact, develop your sales career, and be rewarded for your success, we'd love to hear from you