Adore Recruitment
Business Development Executive
£25,000 – £35,000 Basic + Uncapped Commission (Realistic £60k+ OTE)
Our client is looking for a confident and ambitious Business Development Executive to join their growing sales team in Basildon. This is a great opportunity for someone with at least 2 years’ sales experience who enjoys a fast-paced environment, thrives on targets, and wants genuine earning potential and progression.
This is a full-time, office-based role within a sociable and high-energy team where success is recognised and rewarded.
The Role
You’ll be responsible for speaking with businesses, generating new opportunities, and managing relationships throughout the sales process.
Responsibilities include:
- Reaching out to prospective business clients
- Building and managing a pipeline of new opportunities
- Developing strong client relationships
- Understanding customer needs and presenting solutions
- Negotiating and closing deals
- Hitting and exceeding monthly targets
- Keeping CRM systems updated accurately
What They’re Looking For
- Minimum 2 years’ sales experience
- Confident and outgoing personality
- Strong communication skills
- Motivated by money, targets, and progression
- Competitive and driven mindset
- Positive attitude with strong work ethic
What’s on Offer
- £25,000 – £35,000 basic salary
- Uncapped commission structure
- Realistic £60k+ first-year OTE
- Clear progression opportunities
- Modern office environment
- Supportive, ambitious team culture
- Monday to Friday office-based role in Basildon
This opportunity would suit someone looking to accelerate their career within a growing business where performance and ambition are genuinely rewarded.
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