Business Development Executive (Ref: 100017)
Forsyth Barnes
Job Description
If you’re in a B2B sales role and feel held back by capped commission, slow progression, or limited earning potential, this could be your next move.
Forsyth Barnes is a global talent partner in the FinTech technology space, working with high-growth financial technology businesses, disruptive scale-ups, and established global brands to help them build high-performing technology teams.
We’re hiring Business Development Executives to join our London office in a recruitment sales role where performance is directly rewarded.
The role
This is a full-cycle commercial role where you’ll build your own market, develop client relationships, source candidates, manage processes, negotiate deals, and close placements.
You’ll be responsible for:
- Generating new business through calls, LinkedIn, email, networking, and targeted outreach
- Building relationships with hiring managers and senior decision-makers
- Developing your own client base within the FinTech technology market
- Sourcing and headhunting high-calibre candidates
- Managing client and candidate conversations throughout the process
- Negotiating terms, closing placements, and earning commission
Who we’re looking for
We’re looking for ambitious salespeople with 1–5 years’ experience in a target-driven B2B sales environment.
You may currently be a Business Development Executive, Sales Executive, Account Manager, SDR, BDR, Telesales Executive, Lead Generator, or working in another commercial sales role.
You’ll do well here if you are:
- Confident with outbound business development
- Comfortable working to targets and KPIs
- Able to build relationships quickly
- Competitive, resilient, and self-motivated
- Motivated by money, progression, and ownership
- Coachable, energetic, and willing to learn
What you’ll get
- Uncapped commission up to 50%
- No thresholds
- 12-week structured training programme
- Dedicated sales coaching from day one
- Clear, merit-based progression
- Promotions based on performance, not time served
- High achiever incentives including luxury holidays, exclusive events, and performance rewards
This is not just another business development role. It’s a chance to turn your B2B sales experience into a higher-earning, faster-progressing career in one of the most exciting technology markets.
To find our more contact Chloe George on 0115 896 1600 / chloe.george.com
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