Business Development Executive

Business Development Executive 

Location: HU1
Salary: £30,000 basic + £15,000 commission
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00 – 17:00
Working Pattern: 4 days office-based, 1 day remote

This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing information services business that delivers data, insights, and strategic intelligence to organisations across a wide range of global industries. The business supports companies, government bodies, and industry professionals in making informed decisions and identifying growth opportunities.

With a strong global presence, integrated platforms, and a diverse portfolio of intelligence solutions, the organisation is continuing its growth journey and is now looking for ambitious commercial talent to support its expansion.

The business is at a key stage of growth, creating a fast-paced, collaborative, and commercially driven environment. The Business Development team plays a critical role in opening new markets and introducing clients to valuable data and insights.

This is a strong opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career in business development, with structured progression towards a full closing role and significant earning potential through an uncapped commission structure.

We are looking for a driven, commercially minded Business Development Executive (New Business Focus) to support the generation and qualification of new opportunities.

This role is primarily focused on outbound prospecting, lead generation, and pipeline development, with clear progression into a full 360 Business Development or closing position.

• Build and maintain a strong pipeline through outbound outreach, targeted campaigns, networking, referrals, and industry events
• Research prospective clients to understand their business needs, challenges, and strategic priorities
• Identify and qualify new business opportunities across target sectors

• Engage prospects through tailored, insight-led conversations
• Conduct discovery to identify opportunities across strategy, marketing, insights, product, and innovation teams
• Clearly communicate the value of data, research, and intelligence solutions
• Build relationships with key stakeholders within target organisations

• Work closely with Business Development Managers, Marketing, Product, and Customer Success teams
• Share market insights, customer feedback, and competitive intelligence
• Ensure smooth handover of qualified opportunities for closing

• Stay informed on industry trends, competitor activity, and market developments
• Represent the business at meetings, webinars, and industry events where required

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in business development or sales
• Proven track record in generating new business opportunities
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to translate complex solutions into clear value propositions
• Experience managing structured pipelines and using CRM systems (e.g. Salesforce)
• Confident engaging multiple stakeholders

• Experience in sectors such as Technology, Healthcare, Retail, Financial Services, Energy, or Industrials
• Exposure to data, research, or subscription-based solutions
• Familiarity with sales methodologies such as MEDDICC, MEDDPICC, or Challenger

Thank you for applying for this role. If you have any questions, please contact Shannon Clough at Interaction Leeds:
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