Business Development Executive (HF1374788)
Apprentify
Job Title: Business Development Executive
Location: Boston, Massachusetts
Salary: $65,000 - $75,000 base + $95,000 - $100,000 OTE
About the Role
We are hiring a team of Business Development Executives to join a growing US sales team in Boston, supporting the expansion of a globally recognized technology business. This role offers world-class training, development of valuable commercial skills, and a key role in driving new business growth. It provides a clear path into a rewarding and lucrative sales career for graduates, early-career professionals, or those with customer-facing experience.
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, generating interest, building relationships, and creating 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
We are interested in attitude, potential, and ambition as much as experience. You may be a recent graduate, someone with experience in customer service, hospitality, recruitment, account management, business development, or someone looking 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
- $65,000 - $75,000 base salary plus uncapped commission.
- Structured onboarding and sales training program.
- 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.
- The chance to work within a collaborative, high-performance environment.
- Opportunity to make a genuine impact within a growing sales organization.
- Excellent long-term earning and career development potential.