Business Development Executive (HF1374788)

About the Role

Apprentify is hiring a team of Business Development Executives to join a growing US sales team in Boston. This role supports the expansion of a globally recognised technology business and offers world-class training, development of commercial skills, and a key role in driving new business growth.

The Opportunity

As a Business Development Executive, you will be responsible for identifying and creating new business opportunities across the US market. You will be the first point of contact for prospective customers, helping to generate interest, build relationships, and create opportunities for the wider sales team.

Key Responsibilities

• Researching target companies and identifying potential customers.
• Engaging with senior decision-makers through phone, email, and LinkedIn.
• Understanding customer challenges and business objectives.
• Generating and qualifying new sales opportunities.
• Booking meetings for senior sales colleagues.
• Building and managing a pipeline of prospective customers.
• Working closely with Account Executives, Marketing, and Customer Success teams.
• Testing new outreach strategies and messaging to drive engagement.
• Developing a strong understanding of technology, sales processes, and commercial best practices.

What We're Looking For

This role is interested in attitude, potential, and ambition as much as experience. Experience in customer service, hospitality, recruitment, account management, or business development is beneficial, as is a desire to begin a commercial career.

Successful Candidates Will Be

• Ambitious and motivated by career progression.
• Confident communicating with new people.
• Curious about business and technology.
• Resilient and comfortable working towards targets.
• Coachable and open to feedback.
• Proactive and self-motivated.
• Creative in finding new ways to engage potential customers.
• Motivated by earning commission and achieving success.

What You'll Receive

• Base salary: $65,000 - $75,000.
• On Target Earnings (OTE): $95,000 - $100,000.
• Structured onboarding and sales training programme.
• Ongoing mentoring and coaching from experienced sales leaders.
• Clear progression opportunities into Account Executive and future leadership roles.
• Exposure to senior decision-makers and complex technology sales.
• Opportunity to work within a collaborative, high-performance environment.
• Opportunity to make a genuine impact within a growing sales organisation.
• Excellent long-term earning and career development potential.