Business Development Executive
Mid-level Business Development role at Universal Business Team. Havant · full-time · £35,000–£45,000 base.
Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.
What you'll do
- You’ll find prospects through outbound outreach and targeted research
- You’ll arrange strong meetings for the field sales team
- You’ll connect with decision-makers at relevant organisations
- You’ll team up with marketing to develop inbound interest into opportunities
- You’ll help move active deals through the pipeline toward closure
What you bring
- You’re comfortable making cold approaches and responding constructively to rejection
- You communicate clearly by phone and can build trust with decision-makers
- You stay organised and maintain accurate CRM records
- You bring sales or customer-facing experience, or the attitude expected of a recent graduate
Who this fits
You’ll suit a resilient, energetic person who enjoys targets, relationship-building and improving their approach. The role is based in Havant and normally runs Monday to Friday during office hours, with some flexibility available. You’ll work from the office alongside a commercially focused team.
From the employer
Job Title: Business Development Executive
Location: Havant, United Kingdom
Hours: Monday to Friday 08.30am-4.00pm (office based but do offer flexibility if needed)
Salary: £35,000 – £45,000 (negotiable dependant on experience) + Performance Bonus
Are you someone who thrives on building relationships from scratch and turning cold leads into real opportunities?
Do you have the resilience, energy, and drive to succeed in a fast-paced, target-driven environment?
If this sounds like you, a high-growth specialist business within healthcare sector is looking for a Business Development Executive to join their expanding commercial team.
About the Company
This is a rapidly growing organisation operating within the care home and hospice space, experiencing significant year-on-year growth. With a strong reputation and ambitious growth plans, they are investing heavily in their sales function and offer a dynamic, supportive environment where performance is recognised and progression is real.
What’s the role about?
You’ll play a critical role in driving new business opportunities, acting as the engine behind the sales pipeline.
- Proactively generate leads through outbound activity and research
- Book high-quality meetings for field-based sales reps
- Engage decision-makers within target organisations
- Work closely with marketing to convert inbound interest into opportunities
- Support deals progressing through the pipeline towards close
Requirements
About You
You’re a motivated and resilient individual who enjoys the challenge of business development.
- Energetic, driven, and target-focused mindset
- Comfortable with cold outreach and handling rejection
- Strong communication skills, particularly over the phone
- Confident building rapport and influencing decision-makers
- Highly organised, with attention to detail in CRM management
- Positive attitude with a desire to continuously improve
- Experience in sales, customer-facing roles, or recent graduates with the right attitude welcomed
Benefits
What’s in it for you?
- Earning potential - Competitive base salary with performance-related bonus
- Career growth - Clear progression in a fast-scaling business
- Training & support - Structured onboarding and ongoing development
- Culture - Energetic, driven team with a strong focus on success
- Benefits - 23 days holiday + bank holidays, pension, on-site parking, and a fully stocked kitchen
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