Location: HU1
Salary: £30,000 basic + £15,000 commission
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00 – 17:00
Working Pattern: 4 days office-based, 1 day remote
About the Opportunity
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast-growing information services business that provides data, insights, and strategic intelligence to organisations across a wide range of global industries. Supporting businesses, government bodies, and industry professionals, the company plays a key role in driving informed decision-making and uncovering growth opportunities.
With a strong global presence, innovative platforms, and an expanding portfolio of intelligence solutions, the business is entering an exciting phase of growth and is building a brand-new, high-performing sales team to support this journey.
Why Join as a Business Development Executive?
This is more than just a sales role—it's an opportunity to be part of a newly formed, ambitious team with fantastic progression opportunities. As the team grows, there will be clear pathways into closing roles, senior sales positions, and beyond.
You’ll be joining at a pivotal time, where your contribution will have real impact in shaping the team’s success. The environment is fast-paced, collaborative, and commercially driven, with strong earning potential through an uncapped commission structure.
The Role
As a Business Development Executive, you will play a key role in driving new business growth by identifying and qualifying opportunities. This is a consultative, lead generation-focused position, designed as a stepping stone into a full 360 sales/closing role.
Key Responsibilities
New Business Development
Build and manage a strong pipeline through outbound prospecting, targeted campaigns, networking, referrals, and events
Research prospective clients to understand their business challenges, objectives, and market position
Consultative Engagement
Engage prospects through tailored outreach, conversations, and presentations
Conduct discovery to identify opportunities across functions such as strategy, marketing, insights, product, and innovation
Clearly articulate the value of data, research, and intelligence solutions
Build relationships with multiple stakeholders within target organisations
Internal Collaboration
Work closely with Business Development Managers, Marketing, Product, and Customer Success teams
Share customer insights, feedback, and market intelligence
Ensure smooth handover of qualified opportunities
Market Awareness
Stay up to date with industry trends and developments
Represent the business in meetings, webinars, and events where required
What We’re Looking For
Essential
Minimum 2 years’ experience in business development or sales
Proven track record of generating new business opportunities
Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
Ability to translate complex offerings into clear, compelling value propositions
Experience managing pipelines and using CRM systems (e.g. Salesforce)
Confidence engaging with multiple stakeholders
Desirable
Experience within sectors such as Technology, Healthcare, Retail, Financial Services, Energy, or Industrials
Exposure to data, research, or subscription-based solutions
Familiarity with sales methodologies such as MEDDICC, MEDDPICC, or Challenger
Thank you for applying for this role. If you have any questions, please contact Shannon Clough at Interaction Leeds via or (phone number removed)
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Salary description
£30000.00 - £30000.00 per year