Business Development Executive

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Business Development Executive
Maidstone, Kent (Hybrid)
Hybrid working (3 days in the office / 2 from home)
£32,000 – £38,000 + Uncapped Commission + Career Development
Start your sales career with a business that’s changing the automotive industry.

We’re looking for an ambitious, driven Business Development Executive to join a rapidly growing international organisation that works with some of the world’s leading automotive manufacturers, suppliers and technology businesses.

If you’re naturally competitive, enjoy speaking with people and love the idea of building relationships with global brands, we’d love to hear from you.

This isn’t a call centre role and it isn’t high-volume telesales.

You’ll be introducing organisations to a globally recognised automotive network, helping them understand how corporate partnerships, sponsorship opportunities and industry events can support both their commercial goals and their people strategy.

As a Business Development Executive you will be working closely with the Founder and senior commercial team, you’ll be responsible for generating new business opportunities across the UK and internationally.

Your day could include:

Researching target organisations
Prospecting through LinkedIn, email and outbound calls
Booking meetings with senior decision makers
Introducing companies to our membership and sponsorship opportunities
Managing your own sales pipeline
Updating the CRM
Supporting the commercial team with international events and campaigns

You’ll receive full training on our services, sales process and systems, giving you the tools to build a successful career in commercial sales.

We’re far more interested in attitude than industry experience.

You’ll ideally have:

1-3 years’ experience in a Business Development, Sales Executive, SDR, BDR or similar commercial role
Confidence speaking with senior professionals
Excellent communication skills and a proactive, positive attitude
The ability to work independently and a genuine desire to build a career in sales
Be local to Maidstone, Kent

Experience within events, sponsorship, professional services or B2B sales would be advantageous but isn’t essential. This role will suit someone who:

Loves speaking with people
Enjoys winning new business
Is resilient and doesn’t give up after one “no”
Takes ownership of their own workload
Wants to learn from experienced commercial leaders
Is motivated by commission and career progression

£32,000-£38,000 basic salary
Uncapped commission
Hybrid working (3 days in the Maidstone office / 2 from home)
Full sales training and ongoing mentoring
Clear career progression as the commercial team grows
Opportunity to attend international automotive events
Work with globally recognised brands
Join a business making a genuine impact on diversity across the automotive industry

EA First Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency for this permanent vacancy.