Business Development Executive
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Position Overview & Specifications
- £30000.00 - £32000.00 per annum + + £10-15,000 OTE (Yr1)
City of London, London
Industry: Sales
Date added: 20/02/2023
- £30000.00 - £32000.00 per annum + + £10-15,000 OTE (Yr1)
City of London, London
Industry: Sales
Date added: 20/02/2023
- £55000 - £60000.00 per annum
Oxford, Oxfordshire
Industry: Sales
Date added: 28/02/2023
- £40000.00 - £50000.00 per annum + £20k OTE, car, laptop, pension
Coventry, West Midlands
Industry: Sales
Date added: 27/02/2023
- £45000 - £60000.00 per annum
St. Albans, Hertfordshire
Industry: Sales
Date added: 27/02/2023
- £35000 - £40000 per annum + + 20% bonus + car + pension
Birmingham, West Midlands
Industry: Sales
Date added: 27/02/2023
- £45000 - £55000 per annum + + £13-£16K OTE + car allowance
Manchester, Greater Manchester
Industry: Sales
Date added: 27/02/2023
Business Development Executive
Sector: Legal Insights / Media
Location: Central London
Salary: £30-32k basic + OTE £10-15k in Year 1 (uncapped)
The Role: This is a fantastic position for a Business Development Executive (BDE) who is looking to develop their B2B sales skills within a close-knit, collaborative team. You will have the opportunity to build relationships with some of the largest, most reputable law firms around the globe. As a BDE, you will be responsible for:
- Selling sponsored content and branded media opportunities across a range of digital products
- 360 sales role pitching and closing deals with new prospects (70%), as well as managing the renewals process for a portfolio of existing clients (30%).
- Targeting Lawyers, both in house and private practice and government councils
This role will involve a combination of self-prospecting, upselling to previous relationships, and renewing existing contracts. Thanks to our clients reputation and credibility within the legal space, cold-calls are rare, but the incoming BDE will still be expected to be a proactive, confident communicator, who can build rapport both over the phone and in-person.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to travel internationally several times a year to attend events and network with their international client base.
The Company: Established over 25 years ago, this business benefits from being a market leader within the legal research and publishing space. Our client produces highly regarded, business-critical legal information tools that are designed to save law firms time and improve decision making. With a team of over 400 professionals around the world, the incoming Business Development Executive will enjoy fantastic training, career progression, and personal development opportunities. With excellent company benefits and a vibrant company culture, this is a great time to join this world-leading organisation.
Requirements: For this Business Development Executive role, we are looking for individuals who meet the following criteria:
- 1+ year of B2B sales experience within a corporate environment exposure to both new business sales and account management is ideal
- A proactive, humble team player with a desire to learn
- Knowledge of the legal sector is desirable but not necessary
- Previous experience using Salesforce or similar CRM system
Benefits of this BDE role:
- £30-32k basic + OTE £10-15k in Year 1 (uncapped)
- Excellent training, career development and well being opportunities
- 25 days holiday + day off on your birthday + 3pm finish on Fridays in summer.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: HR Consulting
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Business Development Executive roles across BMS Performance Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to HR Consulting.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £30,000 - £32,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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