Business Development Executive

Virgin Experience Days

. Research, target, and acquire new clients through cold calling, networking, industry events, and digital tools .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeBourne End • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £25,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in new business development and account management, with a strong focus on achieving sales targets and maintaining client relationships. Proficient in utilizing CRM platforms and sales tools to drive effective outreach and pipeline management.

Highest-signal resume keywords

New Business DevelopmentSales Cycle ManagementCRM ProficiencyNegotiation SkillsCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

Sales Target AchievementLead GenerationContract NegotiationAccount ManagementPipeline Management

Soft Skills

TenacitySelf-MotivationOrganizational SkillsAttention to DetailAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

CRM PlatformsSales ToolsResearch Software

Industry Keywords

TelemarketingOutbound MarketingClient OnboardingCold CallingNetworking

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Research, target, and acquire new clients through cold calling, networking, industry events, and digital tools
Manage the full sales cycle from initial contact through contract negotiation, pricing, and final agreement
Support outbound marketing campaigns and mailshots by following up on prospects and converting them into opportunities
Re-engage previously lost leads through strategic research and targeted outreach
Provide proactive account management to retain clients and drive repeat business, upsells, and cross-sells
Ensure a smooth onboarding process for newly acquired clients
Build and maintain a healthy pipeline capable of consistent month-on-month delivery in collaboration with the wider sales team
Log all lead communications and data accurately in the CRM system
Achieve individual KPIs, daily outbound call volumes, and revenue targets

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience in new business development, inside sales, or telemarketing
Proven ability to meet or exceed set sales and revenue targets
Outstanding communication, presentation, and influencing skills at all levels of a client organization
Strong negotiation capabilities with confidence managing and overcoming objections
Bold determination, tenacity, and a self-motivated, success-oriented mindset
Exceptional organizational skills and high attention to detail
Confidence working to tight deadlines
Proficiency using CRM platforms, sales tools, and supporting research software
Strong adaptability and agility in responding effectively to change
Ability to collaborate smoothly within the wider sales function

Benefits

Comp & perks

25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Option to buy or sell up to 2 holiday days each year
Hybrid working with 2 days in-office per week
Flexi-working hours around core 10-4 hours
Award-winning employee assistance programme
Health Plan cover with family add-ons and cashback for health and wellbeing costs
Cycle to Work scheme after probation
Electric Vehicle scheme after probation
Company pension (5% employee, 3% employer) after 3 months
Discretionary bonus after probation
Life assurance after probation
2 volunteer days each year
Free breakfast when in the office
Personal re-loadable multi-choice gift card topped up on birthdays, lifetime milestones and internal celebrations
Yearly £150 experience voucher
Discounts on experiences and across the Virgin Group
Refer a Friend bonus
Generous team celebrations throughout the year