# Business Development Executive- Office Based

**Company:** [Growth Resourcing](https://jobs.workable.com/companies/aV73KAFusAPM9FHENvxjMg.md)
**Location:** Umhlanga, South Africa
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Full-time
**Department:** Sales

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## Description

We are looking for a confident, ambitious, and results-driven **Business Development Executive** to generate new business opportunities for our UK-based clients.

You will be responsible for outbound prospecting, engaging with decision-makers, qualifying opportunities and booking quality appointments for the sales team.

Key Responsibilities

-   Conduct outbound calls, emails and LinkedIn prospecting.
-   Identify and research potential business opportunities.
-   Engage with business owners, directors and senior decision-makers.
-   Build relationships and understand prospective clients' needs.
-   Qualify leads and identify genuine sales opportunities.
-   Book qualified appointments for the sales team.
-   Maintain accurate CRM records and manage follow-ups.
-   Handle objections professionally and confidently.
-   Meet agreed daily, weekly, and monthly activity targets.
-   Work closely with sales and marketing teams to improve lead quality.

## Requirements

1–2+ years' experience in **B2B sales, business development, telesales, lead generation, appointment setting, SDR or BDR roles**.

-   Strong verbal and written communication skills.
-   Confident and professional telephone manner.
-   Experience with outbound prospecting and CRM systems.
-   Comfortable speaking with business owners and senior decision-makers.
-   Strong organisational and time-management skills.
-   Target-driven, resilient and self-motivated.
-   Coachable and willing to continuously develop sales skills.

### Advantageous

-   B2B sales experience.
-   Experience working with UK-based clients.
-   Experience in technology, telecommunications or business services.
-   Knowledge of LinkedIn Sales Navigator, Apollo, Cognism or Lusha.

Key Competencies

-   Communication & relationship building
-   Prospecting & lead generation
-   Active listening & questioning
-   Commercial awareness
-   Target-driven mindset
-   Resilience & persistence
-   Organisation & attention to detail
-   Coachability & adaptability

## Benefits

-   Competitive basic salary + **uncapped commission**
-   Ongoing sales coaching and training
-   Exposure to UK-based clients
-   Supportive, high-performance environment
-   Career growth and progression opportunities
-   Strong earning potential based on performance