Cheltenham / Hybrid (Flexible Working Available)
£30,000 - £40,000 basic salary (DOE) + Bonus Structure
What’s in it for you:
* Purpose over profit – work for a certified B-Corp organisation.
* Generous holiday allowance – significantly above industry average.
* Flexible working – hybrid model (2 days in the office for collaboration).
* Performance bonuses – based on individual and team KPIs.
* Career progression – clear development path and mentoring.
* Positive culture – open, collaborative, and fun environment.
* Regular team socials, events, and celebrations of success.
* Comprehensive benefits - pension, equipment, wellbeing initiatives, and more.
More about the role and company:
* Are you a confident communicator who thrives on connecting with people and discovering new opportunities?
* This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing, purpose-driven organisation as a Business Development Executive — perfect for someone looking to kickstart or accelerate their career in sales and relationship management.
The Role
* As a Business Development Executive, you’ll focus on building relationships with founders, management teams, and investors within fast-growing UK companies.
* You’ll identify opportunities, reach out to potential clients, and introduce them to solutions that help their businesses thrive.
* Your role is consultative — focused on quality conversations, understanding client needs, and connecting them with the right expertise.
Must Haves
* Excellent communication skills – confident, clear, and engaging across phone, email, and video.
* Curious and inquisitive mindset – eager to learn about industries, businesses, and people.
* Tech-savvy – confident using LinkedIn, CRM systems, and modern communication tools.
Nice to Haves
* Experience in a sales, client-facing, or account management role.
* Familiarity with CRM systems (such as HubSpot, Salesforce, or Pipedrive).
* Interest in start-ups, scale-ups, or high-growth industries.
* Understanding of sales pipelines or business development processes.
* Passion for purpose-led, sustainable, or B-Corp organisations.
* Experience with social selling via LinkedIn or other digital platforms.
* Background in financial services, professional services, or consultative sales (training provided).
* A natural networker who enjoys attending events and meeting new people.
Send your CV and a short note about what excites you about this opportunity to Cat at i2i Recruitment
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