Business Development Executive

Disrupt Talent Ltd.; Royal Leamington Spa; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading exhibition and events company in Rugby is seeking Business Development Executives to join their team. This role focuses on proactive business development in the pharmaceutical and aerospace sectors. Benefits include a salary between £30,000 and £35,000, commission on sales, and a hybrid work model allowing three days at home and two in the office.

Benefits

2% commission on final sale value

Hybrid work model

Access to modern office facilities

On-site gym

Qualifications

• Proven experience in B2B sales or business development.
• Ability to navigate longer sales cycles.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and engage with new business opportunities.
• Develop long-term client relationships.
• Conduct virtual and face-to-face presentations.

Skills

B2B sales experience

Client relationship management

Communication skills

Proactive business development

Presentation skills

Flexibility to travel

Job description

Overview

Disrupt Talent is proud to be working with our client, a highly respected and bespoke exhibition and events company. We are seeking one to two hungry, tenacious Business Development Executives to join their growing team. This is a unique opportunity for an ambitious sales professional to build a long-term career with a company that delivers high-end, multi-million-pound projects for clients in the pharmaceutical and aerospace sectors.

This isn't about quick wins or volume; it's about smashing the phones, unearthing new business, and nurturing lasting client partnerships.

Location: Rugby, UK (Hybrid - 3 days office, 2 days home)

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 + 2% Commission on Final Sale Value

What You’ll Be Doing

• Proactive Business Development: Systematically identify and engage with new business opportunities by smashing the phones and unearthing new business within target markets, particularly the pharmaceutical and aerospace industries.
• Relationship Building: Develop strong, long-term relationships with clients, providing a consultative and high-touch service.
• Strategic Pitches: Conduct virtual and face-to-face meetings to present bespoke exhibition solutions that meet client needs.
• Account Ownership: Manage your clients from initial contact through to project completion and beyond, retaining ownership of your accounts for the long term.
• International Travel: Represent the company at trade shows and client events 5-6+ times per year, with a focus on Europe, the Middle East, and the US.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in B2B sales or business development, with a track record of building and maintaining client relationships.
• A strategic mindset with the ability to navigate longer sales cycles.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
• A proactive and self-motivated approach to finding and developing new business.
• Flexibility and willingness to travel internationally.
• Full UK driving licence and a valid passport.

What’s In It For You?

• A competitive base salary of £30,000 - £35,000.
• An attractive commission structure of 2% on the final sale value, with full account ownership.
• A hybrid work model: enjoy the flexibility of working from home 3 days a week while collaborating with the team from the Rugby office 2 days a week.
• The opportunity to travel internationally and represent a leading brand in the industry.
• Access to modern office facilities, including an on-site gym.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Business Development and Sales
• Industries: Events Services