Sales And Business Development Executive

Sales and Business Development Executive

Location:

Hybrid role, based from our Cardiff office - CF15 7QZ
.

Salary:
Up to £28,000 basic salary + up to £7,500 commission.

Contract type:
Permanent, Full Time.

We are looking for someone at the start of their sales career who is hungry, ambitious, and ready to pick up the phone to build a long-term future in B2B sales. This is a genuine entry-level role with strong progression opportunities. From day one you will proactively make outbound calls, follow up conversations, identify new opportunities, and build your own pipeline.

High performers can progress into an SDR role within the first three months, unlocking higher earning potential and a long-term sales career path.

This role focuses on generating new business opportunities from Astutis' warm client base, inbound enquiries, and existing contacts, while also building your own pipeline through proactive outreach. You will be expected to pick up the phone, start conversations, follow up opportunities, and create momentum.

• Work closely with Key Account Managers to identify and engage new potential buyers within key accounts.
• Proactively contact existing customers and warm prospects to identify new sales opportunities.
• Secure new business meetings for Client Solutions Managers and Key Account Managers.
• Assist the Finance team by accurately capturing invoicing master data.
• Liaise with Marketing to support and promote ongoing campaigns.
• Develop strong product and sector knowledge to confidently speak with customers.
• Collaborate with the wider sales team to maximise future revenue opportunities and accelerate your own progression.

• Some previous experience in a phone-based role such as sales, call centre, recruitment, lead generation or customer service.
• Comfortable making outbound calls and speaking to customers regularly.
• Confident working towards targets and activity-based goals.
• Hungry, ambitious, and motivated to build a long-term career in sales.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
• Comfortable using IT systems, CRM platforms, and internal tools (full training provided).

• 25 Days Annual Leave (Pro-Rata for Part-time and Fixed-Term Roles)
• Additional Holiday Purchase
• Hybrid Working
• Life Assurance
• Vitality Private Healthcare
• Subsidised Gym Memberships
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Discount Vouchers
• Access to Wellbeing Resources

At Wilmington plc, we celebrate individuality and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. As a Disability Confident employer, we shortlist all applicants who meet the essential role criteria and guarantee an interview for candidates with disabilities who meet these criteria. For reasonable adjustments or to apply under our interview guarantee scheme, the contact details are provided on the career site.