Business Development Executive (Commercial Sales)
Tigerlily Training
Hurstpierpoint, West Sussex (Office-based, 5 days per week)
£30,000 – £35,000 + bonus + benefits
Full-time, Permanent
About Us
Tigerlily Training is one of the UK’s leading national training providers, delivering First Aid, Safeguarding, Mental Health First Aid and Health & Safety training across 150+ venues.
With over 20 years’ experience and more than 2 million learners certificated, we work with nurseries, schools, colleges and organisations across the UK.
We are now building out our commercial sales division and are looking for a driven Business Development Executive to help kick-start and grow this area of the business.
The Role
This is a true business development role — focused on generating new opportunities, building a strong sales pipeline and converting new clients.
You will be responsible for identifying and engaging new organisations, building relationships and supporting the growth of our commercial training offering.
This role suits someone who is:
- Proactive and confident
- Comfortable picking up the phone
- Motivated by targets and results
- Focused on building long-term client relationships
Key Responsibilities
- Proactively identify and target new commercial clients
- Build and manage a strong sales pipeline
- Make outbound calls and follow up leads
- Book meetings and convert opportunities into sales
- Develop relationships with new and existing clients
- Understand client needs and recommend suitable training solutions
- Work towards and exceed monthly KPIs and revenue targets
- Accurately record activity and pipeline within CRM systems
- Collaborate with the wider commercial and marketing teams
What We’re Looking ForEssential
- Proven experience in a business development or sales role
- Track record of meeting or exceeding KPIs and targets
- Experience building and managing a sales pipeline
- Confident communicator (phone, email and in person)
- Self-motivated and results-driven
- Strong organisational skills
Desirable
- Experience in B2B sales
- Experience in training, education, health & safety or similar sectors
- Familiarity with CRM systems
You Will Be
- Driven and ambitious
- Resilient and comfortable with outbound activity
- Commercially minded
- Able to build rapport quickly
- Focused on results and growth
Salary & Benefits
£30,000 – £35,000 basic salary
Plus:
- Uncapped bonus structure
- 20 days holiday + bank holidays
- Birthday day off
- Additional holiday with length of service
- Christmas closure (no leave required)
- Office-based team environment
- Opportunity to grow with a rapidly expanding commercial division
Location
Hurstpierpoint, West Sussex
Office-based role (5 days per week)
Apply
If you’re looking for a role where you can take ownership, build something and be rewarded for your results, we’d love to hear from you.
Pay: £30,000.00-£40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
