Illuminate BD
Business Development Executive
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Graduate Business Development Executive
Location: London Salary: From £30,000 per year + uncapped commission
About the Role
Illuminate BD is a London-based business development consultancy.
Our mission? To help creative agencies grow through high-quality outbound lead generation.
We’re searching for a motivated Graduate Business Development Executive to join our team, working closely with our founder in a hands-on, mentor-driven environment.
This entry-level role is ideal for someone early in their career, eager to develop skills in sales, outreach, prospecting, and client delivery within the creative and marketing sectors.
You don’t need extensive experience—we value organisation, confidence, curiosity, and a willingness to learn.
Responsibilities
- Conduct thorough research on target companies, sectors, and key decision-makers in the creative and marketing industries.
- Assist with outbound outreach (email, LinkedIn, and telephonic engagement campaigns).
- Identify and develop new business opportunities for Illuminate BD and its clients.
- Draft outreach messages, refine prospect lists, and provide client updates as required.
- Develop the ability to engage professionally with senior marketing and brand contacts.
- Collaborate with the founder in defining prospecting strategies, executing campaigns, and securing meeting bookings.
- Maintain CRM systems and ensure prospecting records remain accurate and up to date.
- Track outreach activity and contribute to compiling performance reports.
- Stay updated with trends across creative agencies, brands, and marketing sectors.
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Requirements
- A graduate or early-career candidate beginning a career in business development, sales, or marketing.
- Some experience in sales, customer service, recruitment, marketing, hospitality, or client-facing roles would be advantageous though not mandatory.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate ideas.
- Confidence in speaking with professionals and building professional relationships.
- Exceptionally organised, reliable, and capable of managing multiple tasks efficiently.
- Proactive, resilient, and committed to growth through feedback and continuous learning.
- An interest in the creative, marketing, or agency industries.
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Why Join Illuminate BD?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join and shape a nascent consultancy, with the chance to receive direct 1-to-1 mentorship from the founder. You’ll gain exposure to every facet of the business development lifecycle, from company research to conversion, while speaking directly with senior decision-makers.
As the business evolves, clear progression opportunities exist, with scope to advance into senior business development, account management, or client-facing roles.
Benefits
- Uncapped commission structure, guaranteeing earnings growth alongside performance.
- Direct mentorship from the founder, ensuring expert guidance and accelerated skill development.
- Clear career progression with a scaling company, offering long-term opportunities.
- Exposure to and networking with leading creative and marketing agencies.
- Early responsibility and impact from day one.
- Officer covered participation in team socials and industry events.
- Company-wide pension scheme offered.
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