# Business Development Executive

**Company:** [speakit](https://jobs.workable.com/companies/fTXJu5fckxtuW4XzB5cPPo.md)
**Location:** Athens, Greece
**Workplace:** hybrid
**Employment type:** Full-time
**Department:** Greek

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## Description

Are you passionate about building partnerships and winning new business?  
Do you thrive in a fast-paced, target-driven and collaborative environment?

SpeakIt is looking for an ambitious Business Development Executive to join our team in Athens and help us grow our client base across Europe! 🌍

What you'll be doing

As a Business Development Executive, you will own the full sales cycle, from first conversation to signed contract, and become the commercial face of SpeakIt for your accounts. Your responsibilities will include:

-   Identifying new opportunities in business services, shared service centres, and international commercial and operational teams entering new markets or facing hiring challenges
-   Building your own pipeline through targeted calls, emails, LinkedIn, referrals, partnerships and industry events, while following up on enquiries and Marketing leads
-   Building relationships with HR and Talent Acquisition leaders, Operations directors, country managers, and Finance and Procurement decision-makers
-   Running discovery meetings to understand HR related needs hiring volumes, roles, languages, locations, deadlines, budgets and the client's decision process
-   Preparing tailored proposals and presentations that clearly show the value of our services
-   Working with our Recruitment team to confirm feasibility, resources and delivery commitments before closing
-   Acting as the commercial contact for your accounts, supporting client reviews and identifying repeat hiring, additional services and opportunities in new locations
-   Keeping CRM records and forecasts accurate, with clear next steps and expected revenue

## Requirements

What we're looking for

Must have:

-   2+ years of B2B sales or business development experience, with personal responsibility for finding opportunities, negotiating and closing new accounts
-   Proven ability to ask the right questions, understand client priorities and explain the value of a tailored service in clear terms
-   Experience engaging and negotiating with senior business buyers
-   An organised approach to prospecting, follow-up and CRM use
-   Professional fluency in English
-   Willingness to travel within Europe for client meetings and events

Nice to have:

-   Sales experience with HR software or other SaaS
-   Experience in recruitment, staffing or HR services

## Benefits

Why join SpeakIt?

At SpeakIt, we empower our people to learn, grow, and thrive in a collaborative environment. As part of our team you'll enjoy:

-   Hybrid working model
-   Competitive salary
-   Bonuses and incentives
-   Professional development: Support for ongoing learning and skill development
-   Work environment: A positive and inclusive work culture, collaborative teams, and a supportive management style
-   Private health insurance
-   Company laptop + mobile phone