Business Development Executive (Appointment Setter)
Location: Worcester
Salary:£30k + Bonus
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Are you a confident communicator who enjoys building relationships and creating new business opportunities?
We're looking for a proactive and driven Business Development Executive to join our growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with B2B sales experience who enjoys speaking to people, identifying opportunities and generating high-quality meetings for our Business Development team.
Working closely with our marketing and sales functions, you'll play a key role in driving business growth by engaging with prospective clients, identifying decision-makers and securing appointments.
Key Responsibilities
- Proactively contact prospective clients by telephone, email and LinkedIn.
- Book a minimum of 20 qualified meetings per month for the Business Development Manager.
- Make a high volume of outbound calls using an automated dialler.
- Identify key decision-makers and build relationships with new business contacts.
- Maintain accurate CRM records, ensuring all customer interactions and data are up to date.
- Produce professional and engaging emails tailored to prospective clients.
- Develop a strong understanding of the company's services and communicate their value effectively.
- Work towards agreed sales KPIs and activity targets.
- Monitor progress against growth objectives and contribute to overall business development goals.
- Plan and manage your workload effectively to maximise productivity.
- Attend ongoing sales training and coaching sessions, implementing new techniques and best practice.
What We're Looking ForEssential
- Minimum 12 months' B2B sales, lead generation or appointment setting experience.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Confident making outbound calls and engaging senior decision-makers.
- Experience using CRM systems.
- Good Microsoft Office skills.
- GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent).
- Organised with excellent time management skills.
- Self-motivated with a proactive approach.
- Able to work independently whilst contributing positively to the wider team.
Desirable
- 2–3 years' experience in B2B business development or lead generation.
- Further or Higher Education qualification.
- Experience using LinkedIn Sales Navigator or similar prospecting tools.
- Experience working to sales KPIs and targets.
Key Attributes
- Hunter mentality with a target-driven approach.
- Comfortable making a high volume of outbound calls (typically around 100 calls per day using a call dialler).
- Strong relationship builder with excellent rapport-building skills.
- High energy, driven and naturally self-motivated.
- Adaptable and flexible, with a growth mindset and a desire to continually develop.
- Coachable and open to feedback.
- Resilient and able to remain positive in the face of rejection.
- Naturally curious, asking the right questions to uncover opportunities.
- Strong work ethic with a commitment to achieving results.
- Professional, organised and reliable.
What You'll Receive
- Competitive salary.
- Performance-related bonus.
- Ongoing training and professional development.
- Supportive and collaborative team environment.
- Genuine career progression opportunities within a growing business.
If you're someone who thrives on speaking to new people, enjoys the challenge of opening doors, and is motivated by achieving targets, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of a business where your contribution directly impacts growth and success.
Pay: £28,000.00-£30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Free parking
Work Location: In person
