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Job Title: Business Development Executive – Digital Recruitment Solutions

Company Overview:
What Digital Group stands at the forefront of the online job search industry, continually evolving since its launch in London in 2011. Our flagship platform, WhatJobs?, actively engages millions of job seekers around the globe every minute. With ambitious expansion plans across Europe, Asia, North America, and South America, we are seeking high-performing sales talent to help take our brand to the next level.

Role Overview:
As a Business Development Executive, you will take ownership of driving new business across your designated territory. You’ll operate independently in a high-performance, fully remote sales environment, using cutting-edge tools and techniques to attract and close digital recruitment clients. This is not an entry-level role — we're looking for commercially minded professionals who can prospect, sell, and deliver value with minimal supervision.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prospect, pitch, and close new business across recruitment agencies, job boards, and direct employers.
• Build and manage a hybrid book of new and existing clients.
• Create and execute outbound sales campaigns using Apollo, LinkedIn, email automation, and AI-driven prospecting tools.
• Analyze sales and performance data to monitor ROI and campaign outcomes.
• Maintain rigorous CRM hygiene and activity tracking in HubSpot.
• Provide weekly written updates and monthly KPI presentations to the leadership team.
  
  

Key Qualifications:

• Minimum 2–5 years’ experience in job board sales, digital media, or recruitment.
• Demonstrable ability to hit sales targets and manage commercial accounts.
• Strong understanding of metrics such as CPC, CPA, ROI.
• Proficiency in HubSpot and outbound platforms (Apollo, LinkedIn Sales Navigator).
• Native speaker of local language and fluent in English.
  
  

Personal Attributes:

• Entrepreneurial, self-managing and highly motivated.
• Confident, persuasive communicator and negotiator.
• Analytical and organised, with strong attention to performance data.
• Proactive problem-solver with a natural sales instinct.
• Team player who thrives in a flexible, hybrid international environment.
  
  

Training and Development:
You’ll receive onboarding and training from senior team members, access to sales collateral, pitch guidance, and regular support calls. At WhatJobs, we focus on helping sales talent develop rapidly and move up into more senior roles based on performance.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary with high commission potential.
• Fully remote and asynchronous work environment.
• Exposure to a growing international brand with global reach.
• Access to top-tier tools including HubSpot, Apollo, and AI content generators.
• Strong internal support from marketing, product, and delivery teams.
• A direct impact role with real ownership.
  
  

Why WhatJobs?
Join us at a moment of significant global growth. With over 70 international markets active, WhatJobs is accelerating fast, and we want strong sales professionals along for the journey. We reward results, champion autonomy, and equip our team with the best tools available to win. If you're passionate about digital recruitment sales and want to work somewhere where your performance truly matters — this is the opportunity.

How to Apply:
Send your CV and a short cover letter outlining your relevant sales experience and what excites you about this opportunity. We’re reviewing applications on a rolling basis and looking to fill this role as soon as possible.

Job Title: Business Development Executive – Digital Recruitment Solutions

Company Overview:
What Digital Group stands at the forefront of the online job search industry, continually evolving since its launch in London in 2011. Our flagship platform, WhatJobs?, actively engages millions of job seekers around the globe every minute. With ambitious expansion plans across Europe, Asia, North America, and South America, we are seeking high-performing sales talent to help take our brand to the next level.

Role Overview:
As a Business Development Executive, you will take ownership of driving new business across your designated territory. You’ll operate independently in a high-performance, fully remote sales environment, using cutting-edge tools and techniques to attract and close digital recruitment clients. This is not an entry-level role — we're looking for commercially minded professionals who can prospect, sell, and deliver value with minimal supervision.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prospect, pitch, and close new business across recruitment agencies, job boards, and direct employers.
• Build and manage a hybrid book of new and existing clients.
• Create and execute outbound sales campaigns using Apollo, LinkedIn, email automation, and AI-driven prospecting tools.
• Analyze sales and performance data to monitor ROI and campaign outcomes.
• Maintain rigorous CRM hygiene and activity tracking in HubSpot.
• Provide weekly written updates and monthly KPI presentations to the leadership team.
  
  

Key Qualifications:

• Minimum 2–5 years’ experience in job board sales, digital media, or recruitment.
• Demonstrable ability to hit sales targets and manage commercial accounts.
• Strong understanding of metrics such as CPC, CPA, ROI.
• Proficiency in HubSpot and outbound platforms (Apollo, LinkedIn Sales Navigator).

Personal Attributes:

• Entrepreneurial, self-managing and highly motivated.
• Confident, persuasive communicator and negotiator.
• Analytical and organised, with strong attention to performance data.
• Proactive problem-solver with a natural sales instinct.
• Team player who thrives in a flexible, hybrid international environment.
  
  

Training and Development:
You’ll receive onboarding and training from senior team members, access to sales collateral, pitch guidance, and regular support calls. At WhatJobs, we focus on helping sales talent develop rapidly and move up into more senior roles based on performance.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary with high commission potential.
• Fully remote and asynchronous work environment.
• Exposure to a growing international brand with global reach.
• Access to top-tier tools including HubSpot, Apollo, and AI content generators.
• Strong internal support from marketing, product, and delivery teams.
• A direct impact role with real ownership.
  

Why WhatJobs?
Join us at a moment of significant global growth. With over 70 international markets active, WhatJobs is accelerating fast, and we want strong sales professionals along for the journey. We reward results, champion autonomy, and equip our team with the best tools available to win. If you're passionate about digital recruitment sales and want to work somewhere where your performance truly matters — this is the opportunity.

How to Apply:
Send your CV and a short cover letter outlining your relevant sales experience and what excites you about this opportunity. We’re reviewing applications on a rolling basis and looking to fill this role as soon as possible.

Role: Business Development Executive
Location: London, office based
Term: Permanent
Salary: 35,000 - 60,000 OTE
Operational Hours: 8:30am - 5:00pm

The role of the Business Development Executive will be to upsell and cross sell services to existing customers in order to gain the business further revenue and of course earn yourself more commission!

You will be working alongside the sales team, project managers and the head of commercial to further gain business from franchisees.

Accountabilities & Deliverables of this Business Development Executive role

• Achieving individual and team sales targets and KPI's
• Ensuring excellent service whilst dealing with high level customer interactions
• Negotiating estimates with customers to convert them into successful sales
• Maintaining accurate and end to end data of sales records
• Collaborating with customers and colleagues to perform at the highest level
• Effectively communicating with both internal and external stakeholders

Person Specification of this Business Development Executive role

• Proven experience in a technical or outbound sales role
• Excellent customer service
• Demonstrated success in meeting and exceeding sales targets
• Strong skills in creating and managing sales forecasts and pipeline reports
• Proficiency in using CRM systems as well as verbal and written communication
• Experience in similar Call Centre Team Leader within contact centres is essential
• Comfortable in remotely managing your team
• You will be required to use your own equipment working from home

Please apply online for this Business Development Executive role for an immediate interview!

CCA Recruitment Group is an employment agency with a legitimate interest in providing work finding services. Please be advised that by submitting your CV to CCA Recruitment Group, directly or via any of our job advertisement platforms, your personal data will be held on our secure internal CRM system for a maximum period of 48 months. The personal data contained therein will not be shared with any third parties without your express consent. As an individual, you have the right to withdraw consent at any time. Following a period of 48 months inactivity your CV will be deleted permanently from our database

• Identify and develop opportunities across the public sector—including local councils, NHS trusts, emergency services, housing associations, universities, colleges, and schools (all public sector excluding central government).
• Drive outbound sales efforts, creating pipelines and securing new clients.
• Target organisations that are seeking high-quality digital and tech training solutions tailored to public sector needs.

• 1 to 5 years of sales or business development experience (ideal for a candidate looking to grow into a strategic role).
• A proactive, confident communicator with the ability to engage decision-makers across varied public-sector organisations.
• Experience in a B2B (preferably public-sector) sales environment—cold calling, lead generation, and relationship-building skills are key.
• Self-starter mentality with resilience, adaptability, and a drive to hit targets.

• Salary: £28,000-£4,000 base
• OTE (Year 1): 2,000 (but uncapped)
• Location: Partially office-based (3 days/week in Leeds), with flexibility for remote work and travel to client sites as required.

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting on behalf of a global leader in industrial asset management, seeking a Business Development Executive to support growth across European markets. This is a fully remote role, offering flexibility and a chance to make a meaningful impact in a high-growth, sustainability-focused industry.

Our client is an international powerhouse in surplus industrial asset management, partnering with leading manufacturers and research organisations in pharmaceuticals, biotech, food production, chemicals, electronics, and consumer goods. With a footprint across the US, UK, LATAM, and Asia, they help clients maximise value and minimise waste through innovative asset resale and redeployment strategies.

As a Business Development Executive, you will take ownership of expanding the company's European client base. You'll engage with key decision-makers, deliver tailored solutions, and represent a unique portfolio of sustainable, high-impact services.

This is a fast-paced, hands-on role with plenty of autonomy, responsibility, and opportunity for growth.

• Identify, research, and engage potential clients across European markets.
• Drive outbound sales activity via phone, email, and digital channels.
• Qualify leads and manage relationships through the full sales cycle.
• Maintain accurate data and reporting within CRM systems.
• Collaborate on proposals, quotes, and sales presentations.
• Support regional and international sales initiatives.
• Attend client meetings, site visits, and industry events as required.

• 3+ years of B2B sales or business development experience in European markets.
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
• Confident communicator and relationship builder.
• Proactive "hunter" mentality with strong research and prospecting skills.
• Highly organised, tech-savvy, and comfortable working independently.
• Fluent in English; additional European languages are a plus.
• Willingness to travel for meetings and events.

• Competitive base salary.
• Uncapped commission structure.
• Fully remote working model with flexible hours.
• Supportive and collaborative team culture.
• Opportunity to grow within a global business.
• Meaningful work contributing to sustainability and circular economy goals.

Ready to take your career to the next level in a global, future-focused industry? Apply now or contact the team at Acorn by Synergie for more information.

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.

• Developing new business through digital engagement
• Research and analysis of new clients and businesses
• Supporting Account development and maintaining client relationships, including key contacts and referrals
• Ability to support with client-facing documents and proposals

• Educated to Degree level preferred
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a commercial environment
• Experience using and optimising channels such as LinkedIn
• Good analytical skills combined with the use of the latest AI tools for research
• Commercial background in a sales & marketing environment
• Client relationship builder with excellent communication skills
• Good commercial writing and digital messaging skills
• Motivated by a target-driven environment
• Responsive to bonus-driven performance

• Office and home work with time required in the Nottingham office.
• 4 days in the office / 1 day from home

Are you passionate about sales and customer relations, and have drive and ambition, with an interest in the film industry?

We're looking for a proactive and highly organised Business Development Executive, to join a fast paced team in Leicestershire.

• £15.38 per hour
li>Monday to Thursday - 8:00am - 4:30pm, Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm
• Based on-site
• Due to urgent business requirements, applicants must be available to start immediately or within 1 week's notice. This is a temporary role with the potential to develop into a permanent opportunity.

Duties and Responsibilities 

li>Sales enquiries via phone, email and web
• Logging, tracking and managing all leads using CRM system 
li>Lead progression, filtering and prioritising for lead qualification
• Converting leads to sales 
li>Diary Management - carrying out follow up calls and client aftercare
• Assisting with development of CRM system 
li>Collaborating with technical and sales team members to ensure specialist input where required

Skills and Experience 

li>Extensive experience in business development, sales and lead progression within a technical or manufacturing environment li>IT Proficient - able to use MS Office and internal CRM systems
• Sound understanding of GDPR 
li>Knowledge of film/broadcast equipment would be advantageous
• Excellent customer service and communication skills

Are you an ambitious and proactive sales professional eager to advance in your career?
An exciting opportunity is available for a driven Business Development Executive to join a dynamic team. Based in Stevenage , this organisation is a forward-thinking apprenticeship provider specialising in IT, Digital, and Accountancy training programmes. This role is perfect for someone passionate about building lasting client relationships and expanding reach in the market.

As a Business Development Manager , you’ll be at the forefront of the company's growth strategy, responsible for identifying and developing new business opportunities. Your primary focus will be engaging potential clients, understanding their training needs, and promoting apprenticeship solutions to drive revenue and support workforce development.

What’s on Offer:

• p>Competitive Compensation: Base salary of £33-37k+ plus a generous uncapped commission structure, with potential earnings up to £50,000 OTE.
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• Flexibility and Trust: Autonomy in your role with the freedom to manage your own tasks and projects.

• Flexible Work Environment: Choose the working style that suits you—on-site, remote, or hybrid—to support your work-life balance.

• Personal Growth Opportunities: Be part of a supportive team where every day brings opportunities to learn and take on new challenges.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive New Business: Identify, contact, and build relationships with potential clients, transforming cold calls into valuable partnerships through effective communication and influence.

• Client Engagement: Establish and maintain rapport with decision-makers, listening actively to their needs and presenting tailored apprenticeship solutions.

• Strategic Prospecting: Proactively identify new business opportunities, stay aware of market trends, and creatively position programmes to meet client needs.

• Lead Conversion & Relationship Building: Use CRM insights and strong communication skills to engage leads, schedule appointments, and convert prospects into successful deals.

• Networking: Participate in industry events and actively build professional networks to expand reach and promote the organisation as a trusted provider.

• Achieve Sales Targets: Consistently meet and exceed monthly and quarterly sales and conversion goals, maintaining a strong pipeline.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Exceptional Telephone Communication Skills: Confident and persuasive on the phone, capable of turning cold calls into successful business conversations.

• Sales & Negotiation: Able to effectively influence and close deals.

• Motivated & Resilient: Self-starter with a positive, proactive, and results-driven mindset.

• Organised: Able to manage multiple tasks efficiently and maintain detailed records of leads and interactions.

• Strong Communicator: Builds trust with clients, listens attentively, and clearly communicates value propositions.

• Creative & Strategic Thinker: Able to identify potential clients and develop innovative sales approaches.

• Active Networker: Enjoys networking and thrives in social or industry-specific events.

• Tech-Savvy: Comfortable using CRM tools and other digital platforms.

• Target-Driven Experience: A proven track record in performance-based roles such as B2B or telesales.

• (Desired) Apprenticeship Sales Experience: Background in selling training or apprenticeship programmes is a plus, along with a good grasp of the B2B education landscape.

We're on the hunt for driven and ambitious individuals to join our business as a Trainee Recruitment Consultant . We're based in the countryside local to Southampton, Portsmouth & Winchester.

As far as recruitment businesses go, we are unique.

Are sectors are unique. We work in very niche technical markets globally trading with businesses in the US, Europe, Middle East and the UK

The earning potential for someone with no recruitment experience starting their career here is huge! Uncapped earning plus, the culture here is next to none. Have a nosey at our Instagram - @Highfieldrec

Why work for us as a Trainee Recruitment Consultant?

• We work with international clients
• Dedicated L&D team that will support you throughout your time here, especially during the first 12 months
• Very clear, defined career path
• Clear expectations from day one
• Uncapped earnings from day one
• Unlimited holiday as long as you're on target
• Get 5 days work into 4 - we offer the opportunity to not work on a Friday providing you're on target!
• Annual high achiever clubs abroad - this year it is in Montenegro
• Offices based in Durley (local to Hedge End)
• Earning BIG fees!
• Become a true recruitment specialist in your market (this will be confirmed after first interview)

Expectations and responsibilities

• Really understanding the niche market you're working in
• Talking to clients and candidates globally (US, EMEA or UK)
• A lot of phone work - you can't be afraid to have conversations over the phone
• Business development
• Building relationships and trust with your clients and candidates

What are we looking for?

• Someone who lives and breaths our company values ((url removed) who really wants a genuine opportunity to build their career
• Goal orientated
• Natural ability to build relationships with people
• To have worked in a retail, hospitality, sales, events OR business environment previously
• No previous recruitment is needed
• Thick skinned!
• Strong communicator
• Driving is essential - we are based out in the stick local to Hedge End, Southampton.

Clear expectations for promotion

Must be able to drive and work in the office - this is not a remote opportunity!