Business Development Executive
Business Development Executive, Manchester
Drive Growth. Make an Impact. Build Your Career.
Why Join Grayce?
At Grayce, we fuel business transformation for some of the world’s most ambitious organisations. For over a decade, we’ve partnered with FTSE 100 and 250 companies, helping them achieve impactful results by developing and deploying high-caliber graduate talent across the UK and beyond.As we continue to expand, we are looking for a results-driven Business Development Executive to help us grow our client base and strengthen our market presence.
The Role:
As a Business Development Executive, you will play a pivotal role in driving our growth by identifying and engaging potential clients. Reporting to the Marketing Director and collaborating closely with the New Business team, you will be responsible for researching leads, developing outreach strategies, and nurturing relationships to create new business opportunities.This is a hands-on role that blends market research, strategic outreach, and collaboration with marketing and sales teams to generate high-quality leads.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead Generation & Research: Identify potential clients and key decision-makers within target organisations.Outreach & Engagement: Proactively connect with prospects via LinkedIn, email, and other digital channels to create opportunities.
Relationship Building: Nurture leads by providing valuable insights, building trust, and positioning Grayce as a trusted partner.
Qualification: Assess potential clients to ensure alignment with our services and growth strategy.
Target Achievement: Work towards monthly KPIs and revenue targets, set in collaboration with the CRO and Marketing Director.
CRM Management: Maintain accurate records in Salesforce, ensuring data integrity and tracking progress.
Market Insights & Strategy: Keep up to date with industry trends and competitor activity to refine outreach strategies.
Collaboration: Partner with sales and marketing teams to drive lead-generation campaigns and optimise engagement strategies.
Event Representation: Represent Grayce at industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities to expand our reach.
About You:
You should be commercially savvy with an understanding of business consultancy and talent solutions.
Posses excellent verbal and written skills with the ability to influence decision-makers.
You will be motivated by targets and confident in driving new business opportunities.
You will have an analytical mindset which will help you to research prospective clients, qualify leads, and refine outreach strategies.
Posses tech-enabled experience with LinkedIn Sales Navigator, Salesforce (or similar CRM), and MS Excel.
You will be well-organised, adaptable and be able to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced environment.
Your Experience:
2+ years in a business development, sales, or lead generation role, with proven success in outreach.
Hands-on experience with Salesforce or similar CRM tools.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data management and reporting.
What’s in it for you?
Salary: £35-45k (dependent on experience) + OTE
Work for a dynamic and growing company with a strong reputation in the industry.
Exposure to FTSE 100 & 250 clients and high-profile projects.
A collaborative culture where your contributions make a real impact.
Ready to accelerate your career? Apply now and be part of Grayce’s growth journey.