Business Development Executive
Cheltenham
Business Development Executive
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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