Business Development Executive

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE / LONDON BASED (WITH REMOTE WORKING) / COMPETITIVE BASIC + GREAT COMMISSION + BENEFITS PACKAGE

Exciting new opening for a high-energy, intellectually curious, hungry New Business Development Executive to help drive sales growth in a rapidly expanding learning and development business. THE METHOD delivers a PROVEN, PERFORMANCE ENHANCING corporate training product to a well-established client base from around the world… BUT we have massive potential for growth within our markets.

An uncapped commission structure means this position has amazing earning potential. The ideal candidate will have sales experience in New Business Development and ideally in learning and development training and corporate education.

In 2025 we launched a re-invention of our training product as a unique performance enhancing system for professionals, that measurably improves performance and results - guaranteed. Our values Be Ahead; Be Smart; Be Kind live in everything we do.

Why is the role is available? The New Business Development Executive will work closely with the Head of Sales to target substantial growth and expansion over the next 2 – 3 years by delivering new clients and revenue in the corporate training and L&D space.

Why would you want this role? The role is perfect for someone wishing to develop their sales experience in a pioneering, fast paced, high growth business and be instrumental in taking the business forward.

What’s on Offer?

• Full-time, Permanent position
• Competitive basic salary (based on experience)
• Uncapped commission structure
• The opportunity to develop, grow and then manage accounts
• Highly supportive culture
• Remote working – with ability for weekly commute into London (plans to open a London sales office in 2026)
• Private healthcare (following 6 month probation)
• Mobile phone and Laptop

Key Responsibilities: As a Business Development Executive, you will…

• Drive the full sales cycle, from sourcing new leads, following up existing warm leads, prospecting and building new client relationships to closing sales across a wide range of industries
• Utilise inbound leads, outbound contact, calls, emails and socials contact to proactively hunt new business opportunities to achieve quarterly and annual revenue targets
• Use targeted and relevant questions to engage with HR and L&D decision makers to understand their important people and performance challenges and identify new business opportunities
• Develop and propose suitable solutions and business cases for prospective clients from our range of products
• Deliver client presentations and product demo/taster sessions
• Effectively and articulately present our learning and development solutions in client pitches, meetings, networking events and industry exhibitions
• Ensure all client proposals and tenders are delivered as clear, succinct and fully evolved commercial propositions
• Respond to any client issues and escalations positively and provide solutions
• Use CRM system to manage pipelines, track customer data and interactions, monitor sales performance, track KPI metrics
• Partner with Delivery and Faculty colleagues to ensure quality execution of what you have sold and deliver our weekly Business As Usual

Skills & Experience:

• A driven sales professional with 2 – 3 years experience of new business selling, ideally in the learning and development industry
• Proven credibility in analysing L&D and HR targets and objectives with senior level stakeholders
• Able to sell/grow £250K+ per annum (with minimal support)
• Right to work in the UK
• Able to effectively manage a busy workload and manage conflicting priorities
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word; Excel & PowerPoint and new technologies i.e. Zoom, WebEx, Microsoft Teams
• Self-driven, organised and has an eye for detail
• High motivation and ambition to achieve sales targets and build robust client relationships

What’s Next?

If you have the passion and skillset to hit the ground running in this Business Development Executive position, APPLY NOW for immediate consideration.

Voceer presents this job opportunity for Pioneering People, a 50 person sized company who are categorized as a Recruitment Agency.

This position is being managed by Pioneering People, a reputable recruitment agency known for placing candidates in desirable positions.