Full job descriptionSenior Business Development Executive
Location: St Albans, Hertfordshire
Salary: £30,000 - £45,000 Basic DOE + Commission
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm
About the RoleWe are recruiting for a Senior Business Development Executive to join a fast-paced, sales-driven environment focused on winning new business.
The role is heavily phone-based and requires someone who is confident making outbound calls, engaging prospects, and overcoming objections in order to generate and convert new business opportunities.
A strong previous performer in this role came from a hospitality background with no prior industry experience, demonstrating that attitude, communication skills and resilience are more important than sector background.
Key Responsibilities*Making high volumes of outbound cold calls
*Engaging with prospects and getting past gatekeepers
*Generating and developing new business opportunities
*Following up calls with written proposals and emails detailing costs
*Handling objections confidently and professionally
*Building relationships with prospective and existing clients
*Managing and developing client accounts once active
*Working to targets and maintaining disciplined activity levels
*Attending sales meetings and contributing to team performance
*Supporting marketing activity where required
Key Requirements*Ability to pick up the phone and make cold calls consistently
*Confident, engaging communication style
*Strong objection handling ability
*Tenacity, discipline and a strong work ethic
*Ability to work in a target-driven environment
*Organised and able to manage workload effectively
*Experience is not essential; transferable skills will be considered
Experience*Previous B2B sales experience is beneficial but not required
*Candidates from hospitality or other customer-facing backgrounds are welcome
*Lower salaries may be offered where there is no relevant experience
Salary & Benefits*£30,000 - £45,000 basic salary depending on experience
*Commission
*Full training provided
*Career progression opportunities
*Supportive team
*Excellent earning potential
How to ApplyPlease apply with your CV and a short summary of your relevant experience.