Business Development Executive

We are looking for a Business Development Specialist to help us grow our network of corporate partners.

This role sits at the very start of our partnership journey. You’ll be the person opening doors, starting thoughtful conversations, and helping organisations understand how they can engage with and support the Women Automotive Network.

It’s a great opportunity for someone who enjoys outreach, research, and early-stage relationship building and who wants to grow into a long-term career in partnerships or sales.

As a Business Development Specialist, you’ll support the growth of our corporate membership, sponsor ships, and partnerships by identifying the right organisations, initiating conversations, and qualifying interest before handing opportunities to our senior sales team.

• Research and identify organisations and decision-makers that align with our community and partnership offerings
• Proactively reach out using structured, thoughtful outbound campaigns
• Start early-stage conversations to understand company priorities, challenges, and potential fit
• Qualify inbound and outbound leads before passing strong opportunities to senior sales colleagues
• Book and coordinate introductory and discovery calls
• Keep our CRM organised, accurate, and up to datex
• Follow up consistently to maintain momentum and engagement
• Share simple market feedback, including common questions, objections, and competitor mentions
• Support proposals, follow-ups, and light sales administration where needed

• 1–3 years’ experience in business development, sales support, SDR, or lead generation roles
• Strong written and spoken English
• Clear, confident communication across email, Linked In, and phone
• Good organisation and time management skills
• A proactive, reliable mindset with strong follow-through

• Competitive salary plus uncapped commission
• Hands-on exposure to partnership sales with global brands
• Training and close collaboration with experienced sales professionals
• Clear progression into Sales Executive, Account Management, or Partnership roles

The Women Automotive Network is a global community of over 50,000 professionals across 114 countries, connecting women and allies throughout the automotive industry.

We work with organisations worldwide to support talent development, visibility, and commercial growth. Our work brings together community, partnerships, and business impact and we’re continuing to grow.

If you enjoy structured commercial work, starting meaningful conversations, and want to help organisations become part of a global community, we’d love to hear from you.