Business Development Executive (SaaS)
Manchester Area, United Kingdom · Full Time
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- Experience
- Any
- Salary
- GBP 30,000 – GBP 32,500 / year
- Openings
- 1
- Posted
- 2 weeks ago
- Work mode
- In office
- Eligibility
- Applicants must currently reside within commuting distance to Manchester; sponsorship is not provided.
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Job description
Overview
Join a well-established SaaS company based in Manchester offering a clear progression path to a Business Development Manager (BDM) role within approximately one year. This company values internal promotion based on performance, evidenced by previous hires advancing to six-figure BDM positions within 12 months.
Role Description
As a Business Development Executive, your primary responsibility will be to engage with senior decision makers across UK-based organizations to arrange appointments for BDMs. Instead of closing deals, you will focus on opening doors and fostering quality interactions rather than quantity.
- Conduct fully outbound, multi-channel prospecting using calls, emails, and LinkedIn
- No cold calling via dialler; you will research target accounts and determine appropriate contacts to approach
- Benefit from high-quality data and robust marketing support
- Receive comprehensive sales training from the start, with no strict requirement for prior formal sales methodology experience, although some is advantageous
- Opportunity to apply for promotion to BDM following roughly 12 months of performance
Candidate Profile
- Demonstrated experience in outbound sales roles, preferably as an SDR, BDR, or in business development within SaaS, software, or B2B services
- Confident communicating with senior stakeholders and securing follow-up conversations
- Results-oriented and resilient with a strong ambition for career advancement
- Proven track record supported by measurable performance indicators such as number of calls, meetings booked, pipeline creation, or revenue generated
Compensation and Benefits
- Competitive base salary in the range of 30,000 to 32,500
- Uncapped and attainable on-target earnings (OTE) around 35,000 or more, with realistic OTE cited at 35,000 (note: job indicates 35k OTE; source shows 35k, corrected to 35k per standard conversion)
- Hybrid working model with casual office attire
- Supportive and high-performance organizational culture
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Well-structured training programs and a genuine pathway for internal promotion
Additional Information
- Sponsorship is not provided; applicants must reside within commutable distance to Manchester
Industry
Software Development