Business Development Executive – B2B Appointment Setting

Business Development Executive – B2B Appointment Setting
Are you an experienced B2B Business Development Executive, Lead Generator or Appointment Setter who enjoys building relationships, engaging with decision-makers and creating new business opportunities?
Would you prefer a role where quality conversations and results matter more than high-volume call targets?
Our client is an established and successful organisation specialising in the design and delivery of bespoke environments for schools across the UK and internationally.
They are looking for a confident, personable and commercially minded Business Development Executive to identify new opportunities, develop relationships with key decision-makers and arrange quality appointments for their field sales team.
This isn't a traditional sales closing role! You'll focus on opening doors, building relationships and generating genuine business opportunities, with success measured by the quality of appointments secured rather than the number of calls made.
You'll join a friendly, supportive team where you're trusted to manage your own workload, recognised for your results and encouraged to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
Business Development Executive – Benefits Offered

£30,000 – £35,000 basic salary

OTE £40,000 – £45,000

Monday to Friday, typically 7:30am – 4:00pm

Friendly, supportive and family-oriented working environment

Focus on quality appointments rather than high-volume call targets

Autonomy to manage your workload and build relationships

Free food in the office

20 days' holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Potential hybrid working after six months

Business Development Executive – What You Will Be Doing

Identifying and researching potential new business opportunities within the education sector

Contacting senior decision-makers and introducing the company's services

Generating and qualifying B2B leads through professional and engaging telephone conversations

Building relationships with prospective clients and developing opportunities over time

Arranging qualified appointments for the field sales team

Working with an established CRM database whilst identifying new prospects

Managing follow-ups, maintaining accurate records and developing a strong pipeline of opportunities

Business Development Executive – Skills and Experience Required

Previous experience in B2B lead generation, appointment setting or telephone-based business development, ideally 3+ years

Proven ability to engage decision-makers and secure quality appointments

Confident, personable communicator with excellent spoken and written English

Natural relationship-builder with a consultative approach

Comfortable nurturing prospects and developing longer-term business opportunities

Organised, proactive and self-motivated

Confident using CRM systems and managing follow-ups

Experience within education, construction, interiors or design would be advantageous but isn't essential

If you're an experienced B2B Business Development Executive who enjoys building relationships, generating new opportunities and being rewarded for your results, we'd love to hear from you!
Lawrence Dean Recruitment is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
Thank you for your application.
Please note Lawrence Dean Recruitment is acting as an employment agency & business. Due to the high number of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to all applications individually. If you have not been contacted within 7 working days your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion, but we may contact you about other opportunities in the future.
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