Business Development Executive
Remote Recruitment
| Company | Remote Recruitment |
| Category | Sales |
| Location | South Africa |
| Remote | Remote |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Not stated |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 9 Jul 2026 |
| Last verified | 6 Aug 2026 |
| Source | Employer ATS (workable) |
Description
Job Overview Our client is the UK's leading business acquisition training company, helping entrepreneurs acquire businesses without using their own capital. Having trained more than 13,000 entrepreneurs and facilitated business acquisitions worth hundreds of millions of pounds, they are recognised as a market leader in business acquisition education and coaching. They are seeking a commercially minded Business Development Executive to join their growing team. This is not a traditional sales role focused on cold calling or appointment setting. Instead, you'll engage with an existing network of warm prospects and clients, building genuine relationships, identifying opportunities, and guiding individuals towards the next stage of their business acquisition journey. If you're naturally curious, enjoy meaningful business conversations, and thrive on building long-term relationships with business owners and decision-makers, this is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing and rapidly growing organisation. Key Responsibilities Relationship Management Build and maintain strong relationships with existing clients and warm prospects. Re-engage dormant prospects through consultative and commercially focused conversations. Identify opportunities to introduce clients to additional programmes and services. Deliver a professional, consultative customer experience that reflects the company's premium brand. Pipeline Management Manage a pipeline of qualified prospects from initial engagement through to booked sales conversations. Identify high-value opportunities and refer qualified prospects to senior sales professionals where appropriate. Maintain accurate CRM records, ensuring every interaction, outcome and follow-up is logged promptly. Produce weekly pipeline reports highlighting activity, opportunities and conversion progress. Commercial Development Develop a deep understanding of the company's programmes and client journey. Conduct discovery conversations to understand each prospect's business goals and challenges. Recommend appropriate next steps based on each client's individual circumstances. Consistently contribute towards business growth through quality conversations and opportunity generation. Collaboration Work closely with the wider commercial team to maximise conversion opportunities. Attend company events and networking opportunities as required. Share market insights and customer feedback to support continuous improvement. Qualifications & Experience To be successful in this role, you should have: A minimum of 2 years' experience in a sales, business development or client-facing role. Proven experience building relationships that lead to commercial outcomes. Confidence engaging with business owners, entrepreneurs and senior decision-makers. Excellent communication, listening and questioning skills. Strong emotional intelligence and the ability to build trust quickly. Excellent organisational skills with disciplined CRM management. The ability to work independently and manage your own workload. A genuine interest in business, entrepreneurship or investment. Professional written and spoken English. Desirable Experience Experience selling high-ticket products or services (£5,000+). Previous experience within professional training, education or events. Background in recruitment, property, financial services or business consultancy. Experience using CRM platforms. Knowledge of business acquisitions, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), investment or entrepreneurship. Equipment Requirements Reliable laptop or desktop computer. Stable, high-speed internet connection. Dedicated home office suitable for remote working. Working Hours Full-time position. Working hours aligned with UK business hours. Attendance at company events may occasionally be required. What We Offer Competitive salary. Performance-based commission structure with strong earning potenti