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Trainee Business Development Executive – Digital Recruitment Solutions

Location: Winnersh, Berkshire with potential for 1 day WFH
Company: WhatJobs

About Us:

At WhatJobs we power one of the world’s fastest-growing job search platforms — WhatJobs? . Since launching in London in 2011, we’ve grown into a global brand used by millions of job seekers across over 70 countries. As we continue expanding across Europe, Asia, North America, and beyond, we’re looking for ambitious sales talent to grow with us.

The Opportunity:

Are you passionate about digital media, recruitment, or online sales? Do you have a drive to succeed and a hunger to learn? This Trainee Business Development Executive role is your gateway into the fast-paced world of digital recruitment sales.

Working remotely within a dynamic international team, you’ll learn how to build relationships with recruitment agencies, employers, and job boards. Through hands-on experience, mentoring, and cutting-edge tools, you’ll develop the skills needed to become a top-performing Business Development Executive.

What You’ll Do:

• Learn how to identify and reach out to potential clients in the recruitment and job advertising sectors.
• Support in pitching our digital recruitment solutions to decision-makers.
• Assist with creating outbound sales campaigns using platforms such as Apollo , LinkedIn , and email tools.
• Help maintain accurate records in HubSpot CRM.
• Track performance metrics, helping you understand how to measure success.
• Join weekly training and sales team calls to build your knowledge and confidence.

Who We’re Looking For:

• You may be a recent graduate , have some early sales experience , or be transitioning into a sales career from another industry.
• Excellent communication skills – confident speaking to new people and building rapport.
• A genuine interest in online media , recruitment , or digital business .
• Self-motivated, coachable, and eager to take initiative.
• Organised, detail-oriented, and open to feedback.
• Fluent in English; other languages are a bonus.

What You’ll Get:

• Full sales training and onboarding , plus ongoing support from experienced mentors.
• Access to best-in-class tools: HubSpot , Apollo , AI sales assistants , and more.
• A structured career progression path into a full Business Development Executive role.
• Opportunity to work in a fast-growing global company making a real impact.
• Competitive base salary plus performance-related commission as you progress.

Why Join WhatJobs?

At WhatJobs?, you’ll be more than just a number — you’ll be a valued team member helping to shape the future of global recruitment. We foster growth, reward effort, and give you the tools and autonomy to shine. If you’re excited by the idea of working in a high-growth tech company and launching your career in business development — this is your chance.

How to Apply:

Send us your CV and a brief cover letter telling us why you’re interested in sales and what draws you to WhatJobs. We’re hiring now and reviewing applications as they come in.

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.

The Company:

Market Financial Solutions (MFS) is a leading independent bridging finance provider based in the United Kingdom. With a strong presence in the market, we specialise in offering fast and flexible bridging loans and buy-to-let mortgages to our valued intermediaries and clients.

Role Purpose:

To play a pivotal role in identifying and developing business opportunities with new or existing clients & intermediaries from the bridging/buy to let space. The candidate will be responsible for generating their own leads and visiting clients to promote MFS products with a view to generating significant business growth.

Key Responsibilities:

Loan Origination & Funding

• Engage in sales activity to identify new introducers & borrowers in line with the MFS product.
• Engage in strategic activity to increase broker conversion through knowledge sharing & training.
• Vet and onboard new brokers, borrowers & introducers to the MFS panel.
• Proactively source & originate property loans in line with policy & appetite.
• Assess deals in line with credit policy & supply required information to underwriting.
• Assess the broader client propensity for additional or future borrowing requirements.
• Strategic diary management to ensure productivity is optimised at all times.
• Log all sales activity in line with company policy, including updating the company CRM.
• Regular industry & competitor reviews to enhance the MFS USP.
• Support BDM’s or CEO where requested.
• Support decisions on loan values, rates, broader loan terms and loan exits.
• Achieve minimum annual lending target.
• Achieve year on year lending growth with a spirit of continuous improvement.

Communication & Relationships

• Ongoing point of contact for queries arising from index of introducers & borrowers.
• Meetings with prospective introducers to educate them on the MFS range.
• Attendance at industry events to support brand awareness, origination, and relationships.
• Communicate the loan funding process with external stakeholders.
• Presentations to senior management regarding industry news, information, or opportunities.
• Delivery of MI to line management once requested.
• Regular attendance at key MFS meetings as requested by management.
• All activity to uphold the principles of MFS at all times as a company ambassador.

Role Requirements:

• Experience within business development for a property finance lender or broker.
• A demonstrable track record of achieving lending/sales targets within a lending environment.
• Excellent relationship and origination skills with a strong customer focus.
• Competent in terms of initial deal assessments, assessing loans vs current criteria & appetite.
• Excellent time management and ability to manage own diary of appointments.
• Excellent pipeline management and progression skills.

Why Work for us?

• Be Part of a Dynamic and Growing Company
• Annual salary review & regular appraisals
• Bonuses and Incentives
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave Package
• Exclusive Employee Discounts at Leading Retailers (covering groceries, technology, and holidays)
• Ongoing Staff Training and Development Opportunities
• Private Medical Health Care with Vitality
• Life Insurance Coverage
• Additional Day Off to Celebrate Your Birthday
• Engaging Work Networking and Team Building Event

Next Steps:

Ready for an exciting career move? Hit ‘apply’ to express your interest, and if your CV aligns with our requirements, expect a call from one of our team soon to discuss this fantastic opportunity further.

An international law firm are looking for a dynamic and results-driven Business Development Executive to join their team. The Business Development Executive will drive new business opportunities and develop relationships with potential clients. This role will require a deep understanding of the legal industry, the ability to work collaboratively with legal teams, and the expertise to develop effective business strategies to achieve the firm's business goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and cultivate new business opportunities through research and targeted outreach
• Build and maintain relationships with potential and existing clients, responding to their enquiries
• Work collaboratively with lawyers and other business development team members to develop and support proposals and pitches for new business opportunities
• Analyse and report on market trends and competitors to inform business development strategies
• Develop and maintain marketing materials, including practice area descriptions, partner biographies, and other marketing collateral
• Plan and execute client events, including seminars, webinars, and other marketing initiatives
• Prepare directory and ranking submissions
• Manage and track business development activity and results
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure consistent brand messaging and high-quality service delivery

Qualifications

• Degree in law, business, marketing, or a related field
• 2+ years of experience in business development or marketing, preferably within the legal or professional services industry
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work well under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Experience with CRM software, digital marketing tools, and social media platforms
• Excellent project management skills and ability to lead cross-functional teams
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment

Job Title: Business Development Manager – Stone Fabrication

Location: North Finchley (On Site)

Salary: Up to £60,000 + Bonus + Package

We are working in partnership with a leading supplier and fabricator of natural and artificial stone, known for delivering stunning, bespoke projects ranging from high-end residential homes to large, prestige mansions across the UK and internationally. With a strong pipeline of future projects, they are now looking to expand their team with a Business Development Manager who can bring both commercial acumen and a proactive, client-facing approach.

The Role:

As Business Development Manager, you will play a key role in driving project wins and expanding client relationships. You will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, handling project estimations (typically between £m – £2 in value), and acting as a key liaison between clients and the delivery teams. This is a hands-on role with genuine scope to develop and grow alongside the business.

What They’re Looking For:

• A well-rounded individual with a strong background in the Construction sector
• Experience in estimating projects valued between £1 – £2
• A confident, client-facing professional who can build rapport and foster long-term relationships
• Background in stone fabrication or interiors is advantageous, but not essential
• Someone with a keen willingness to learn and grow within a specialist business

What’s On Offer:

• Join a growing, ambitious company with a strong future project pipeline
• Competitive salary of up to £6 000 (DOE)
• Attractive bonus scheme and benefits package
• Opportunity to make a genuine impact in a collaborative team environment

If you’re a commercially savvy Business Development Manager looking to carve out a career within a bespoke and specialist contractor, we’d love to hear from you.

Redstone Commodity Search focus on offering 360° search solutions to the global commodities markets. With a competitive coverage of Trading Houses, Producers, Majors, Utilities, Merchants, Hedge Funds, Investment Banks and Brokerages; Redstone Commodity Search can confidently offer you an edge in today’s volatile market.

Redstone Commodity Search are working with an international trading house looking to hire a business development manager, to be located in London.

Key Responsibilities / Tasks

• Manage and expand the current customer base and product portfolio.
• Liaise with suppliers and customers globally, ensuring business alignment.
• Regular international travel to meet partners and attend industry events.
• Meet and exceed sales targets and KPIs aligned with company strategy.
• Identify growth opportunities and contribute to departmental turnover.

Key Qualifications / Experience

• Proven experience managing diverse teams.
• Minimum 10 years’ international trading experience in export markets.
• Product knowledge in packaging raw materials (Plastics, Paper, Steel, or Aluminium).
• International travel experience, preferably in the MENA region.
• Demonstrated track record of managing a business of approximately GBP 25M.

At Gather & Gather, we are known as one of the UK & Irelands most distinctive workplace catering experts, we are passionate about great food and great coffee and putting our employees and customers at the heart of everything that we do. We are currently recruiting for a Business Development Manager at Charlton FC.

Location: Charlton FC

Rate of pay: £40,000 per annum

Working pattern: 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 9:00-17:00 (occasional weekends)

Key responsibilities

• Drive sales efforts to promote and sell the conference and event facilities at Charlton FC, targeting potential clients, corporate groups, and event planners for bookings
• Maintain and nurture relationships with current clients, ensuring they are satisfied with the facilities and services, and identify opportunities to increase business through repeat bookings or upselling services
• Identify new business opportunities, generate leads, and conduct market research to understand trends, customer needs, and competitive offerings, helping Charlton FC stay ahead in the events and hospitality market
• Work closely with the events team, marketing, and sales departments to coordinate efforts, develop promotional strategies, and report on sales performance, including tracking key metrics and providing regular updates to management

Previous experience working within pro-active sales within Conference Venue or Hotel is essential

What's in it for you?

Working with Gather & Gather has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we've developed a range of benefits and development opportunities to keep you content.

• Personal Development and Training opportunities
• Life assurance scheme
• Pension scheme
• Holiday allowance
• Private medical eligibility
• Eye care
• A great wellbeing strategy – including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, salary finance
• Family friendly support
• Regular social events and communication with our leaders
• A holiday purchase scheme
• Volunteering days
• Professional subscriptions
• Recognition schemes and people awards
• Long service awards
• Access to some great high street discount vouchers

An international law firm are looking for a dynamic and results-driven Business Development Executive to join their team. The Business Development Executive will drive new business opportunities and develop relationships with potential clients. This role will require a deep understanding of the legal industry, the ability to work collaboratively with legal teams, and the expertise to develop effective business strategies to achieve the firm's business goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and cultivate new business opportunities through research and targeted outreach
• Build and maintain relationships with potential and existing clients, responding to their enquiries
• Work collaboratively with lawyers and other business development team members to develop and support proposals and pitches for new business opportunities
• Analyse and report on market trends and competitors to inform business development strategies
• Develop and maintain marketing materials, including practice area descriptions, partner biographies, and other marketing collateral
• Plan and execute client events, including seminars, webinars, and other marketing initiatives
• Prepare directory and ranking submissions
• Manage and track business development activity and results
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure consistent brand messaging and high-quality service delivery

Qualifications

• Degree in law, business, marketing, or a related field
• 2+ years of experience in business development or marketing, preferably within the legal or professional services industry
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work well under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Experience with CRM software, digital marketing tools, and social media platforms
• Excellent project management skills and ability to lead cross-functional teams
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment