Business Development Executive
SKILLS
FULL DESCRIPTION
Business Development Executive
Join [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] as a Business Development Executive: earn £50K+ in year one with uncapped commission, speak with business owners, clear progression, early Friday finish.
Bolton (Head Office)
£27,000 – £32,000 basic + £50,000 OTE (uncapped, top performers £55K+)
Full-time | No weekends
Why This Role Stands Out
- 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.
About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is one of the UK’s leading business sales brokers, helping owners successfully sell their businesses. As part of [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], backed by Sun Capital, we combine scale, credibility, and expertise to deliver exceptional outcomes.
What You’ll Be Doing
- 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
What You Need to Succeed
- 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
What You’ll Get
- £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
About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
With over 1,200 employees across the Group, 25 offices in the UK, and international bases in Malaysia and Cyprus
Founded in 1998
Co-workers 1200+
Turnover £113M
Division: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Commercial
Department: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] - Sales
Locations: Bolton
Yearly salary: £27,000 - £50,000
Employment type: Full-time