Business Development Executive Job at City of London Full Time

Fast Growing Business

We are a global consulting business with a presence in the UK, UAE and Saudi Arabia. We have an exciting opportunity for a Business Development Executive to join our team and lead our UK growth strategy. Your role is to open doors, win clients, and build lasting commercial relationships with mid-market businesses across the UK — introducing them to our remote-based accounting and finance staffing solutions.

You will work directly with the Founder in a business where high performers are recognised, rewarded, and promoted. This is a role for someone who thrives on autonomy, loves the hunt, and wants to make a visible commercial impact in a growing international business.

What We Do

We connect UK mid-market businesses with high-quality remote accounting and finance professionals — helping them scale smarter, reduce costs, and access talent globally.

What Matters

• Your ability to open conversations, build trust, and close commercial deals. Recruitment knowledge is a bonus, not a requirement.

Key Responsibilities

New Business Development

• Identify and pursue new client opportunities through outbound outreach, networking, and referrals
• Build and manage a pipeline of mid-market UK businesses
• Negotiate commercial agreements and win new accounts
• Attend industry events and represent the business externally

Client Relationships

• Serve as the primary commercial contact for key clients
• Develop a deep understanding of client business needs and challenges
• Provide market insights to position our solutions effectively
• Deliver a consultative, value-led approach to every client interaction

Revenue & Performance

• Meet and exceed monthly and quarterly revenue targets
• Track activity and pipeline performance against agreed KPIs
• Maximise deal value through confident, skilled negotiation

About You

• 2–5+ years in B2B business development, sales, or account management
• Proven track record of hitting revenue targets and winning new business
• Confident communicator with strong negotiation skills
• Experience selling into finance, professional services, or workforce solutions is advantageous
• Comfortable with a consultative, relationship-led sales approach
• Existing network in the UK mid-market or accounting/finance space is a plus

What You’ll Get

• Competitive base salary
• Uncapped commission — your earnings reflect your effort
• Hybrid working
• Direct access to the Founder and a fast, collaborative team
• Clear progression — high performers are promoted annually