Business Development Executive

Compensation & Working Hours

£50K OTE | Uncapped Commission | Early Friday Finish

Bolton (Head Office)

£27,000 – £32,000 basic + £50,000 OTE (uncapped, top performers £55K+)

Full-time | No weekends

• Earn £50K+ in your first year with uncapped commission
• Work directly with business owners selling their companies
• Break into the high-value world of M&A
• Clear progression in a PE-backed, high-growth business

Our Managing Director, Victoria Hughes, started at entry level in 2007 and progressed through the business into leadership — a clear example of what’s possible here.

Knightsbridge is one of the UK's leading business sales brokers, helping owners successfully sell their businesses. As part of K3 Advisory Group, backed by Sun Capital, we combine scale, credibility, and expertise to deliver exceptional outcomes.

• Speaking with business owners and decision‑makers (inbound + outbound leads)
• Build rapport quickly and understand their exit goals
• Guide prospects from first conversation through to signed engagement
• Handle objections confidently
• Work closely with internal M&A teams for smooth onboarding
• Consistently hit and exceed revenue targets

• Proven experience in B2B sales / business development / closing
• Confidence speaking with senior stakeholders and business owners
• Strong track record of hitting or exceeding targets
• Commercial awareness and ability to ask the right questions
• Driven, resilient, and motivated by earning potential

• £27K–£32K base salary (DOE)
• £50K OTE + uncapped commission (realistic and achievable)
• Top performers earning £55K+
• Full training and ongoing development in M&A
• Clear career progression opportunities
• Early Friday finish (3pm), no weekends, Christmas shutdown
• Regular team incentives, socials, and events