Business Development Executive

Business Development Executive Salary: £32,000  OTE £45,000 Hybrid Working | 3 Days Office-Based Yolk Recruitment is proud to be supporting a leading provider of HR, Health & Safety, and workforce management solutions in their search for a driven and ambitious Business Development Executive. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established, people-focused organisation with a strong reputation for helping SMEs across the UK create safer, more productive workplaces.

With a consultative sales approach and a genuine focus on delivering value to customers, our client has built long-term partnerships with thousands of businesses nationwide. As a Business Development Executive, you'll play a pivotal role in driving new business growth by engaging with SME decision-makers, understanding their challenges, and introducing tailored HR and Health & Safety solutions that support their success.

Key Responsibilities Generate and qualify new business opportunities through a combination of inbound enquiries, outbound prospecting, and targeted sales campaigns. Engage with SME clients to understand their HR and Health & Safety requirements, identifying opportunities to provide tailored solutions. Build, manage, and maintain a healthy sales pipeline, ensuring consistent activity and strong conversion rates throughout the sales process. Develop strong relationships with prospective clients and internal stakeholders to maximise new business and cross-selling opportunities.

Maintain accurate CRM records, sales forecasts, and activity reporting to support business performance and decision-making. Consistently achieve and exceed individual sales targets and KPIs. About You We're looking for a motivated sales professional who thrives in a target-driven environment and enjoys building meaningful client relationships. You'll ideally have:
Proven experience in B2B telephone sales within a consultative sales environment. A strong track record of meeting or exceeding new business sales targets. Experience managing opportunities from lead generation through to close. Excellent communication, questioning, and relationship-building skills. Experience across both inbound and outbound sales activities. A proactive, organised approach with strong attention to detail. What's on Offer Basic salary of £32,000 with realistic OTE of £45,000 Hybrid working model (3 days in the office) Enhanced parental leave Generous annual leave entitlement Healthcare plan Annual Giving Day to support personal or community causes Cycle-to-work scheme Pension scheme with employer contributions Life assurance (3x salary) Employee rewards platform with discounts and cashback Linked In Learning licence and ongoing development opportunities If you're looking to join a growing organisation where you can make a real impact, develop your sales career, and be rewarded for your success, we'd love to hear from you.