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Business Development Executive
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Business Development Executive
Business Development Executive – Cardiff
About the Role
Following our recent acquisition by SmartSearch, Credas Technologies is entering an exciting new chapter of accelerated growth and innovation. As an award-winning, values-driven technology business, we deliver cutting-edge digital solutions that transform:
- Due diligence compliance
- Remote identity verification through biometric facial recognition
- Customer engagement processes
This growth phase gives us the strength to scale, innovate, and deliver even greater value to our clients.
We are seeking a dynamic, relentless Business Development Executive to drive new business, build strategic relationships, and champion market-leading Anti-Money Laundering (AML) technology. Join a fast-growing, collaborative team shaping the future of compliance.
Exceptional earnings are built on high-performing results. This role offers elite earning potential for motivated sales professionals.
📍 Location: Onsite, Cardiff
Varied Day-to-Day Responsibilities
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Strategic Relationship Management:
- Develop, nurture, and expand relationships with key decision-makers, partners, compliance leaders, and influencers.
- Position yourself as a trusted advisor.
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Proactive Prospecting:
- Generate 30+ targeted cold calls per day—coupled with networking and strategic prospecting.
- Leverage incoming enquiries while hunting new opportunities.
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Expert Product Advocacy:
- Master AML and IDV solutions and confidently articulate their commercial and regulatory value.
- Clearly communicate how our solutions address evolving compliance challenges.
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Consultative New Business Approach:
- Adopt a teams selling methodology—identify client pain points and align solutions with their regulatory and operational needs.
- Deliver tailored proposals driving measurable value.
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Market & Competitive Awareness:
- Stay informed on industry trends, AML legislation, and competitor activity to position us ahead.
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Cross-Functional Collaboration:
- Work with marketing, product, and customer success teams for cohesive go-to-market strategies, campaign follow-ups, and seamless onboarding.
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Pipeline & CRM Management:
- Maintain accurate CRM updates and forecasting.
- Generate and submit regular sales reports, pipeline activity, and performance insights to senior leadership.
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Target-Driven Performance:
- Act as a new business hunter, taking full ownership of monthly/quarterly revenue goals and exceeding targets.
Key Requirements
✅ Proven Sales Success:
- 2+ years in target-driven sales, with a consistent record of meeting or exceeding revenue and new business goals.
✅ Industry Insight (Advantageous but not mandatory):
- Knowledge of AML regulations and Identity Verification (IDV)—particularly within legal or regulated sectors.
✅ Exceptional Communication:
- Outstanding verbal and written pitching skills for engaging senior stakeholders.
- Ability to deliver persuasive, value-led presentations and technical demonstrations.
✅ Driven & Resilient:
- Self-motivated, independent, and collaborative in a fast-paced sales environment.
- Thrives on ownership, determination, and adaptability.
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✅ Technically Confident:
- Comfortable with technological platforms and able to communicate the commercial and regulatory benefits of our solutions.
Life at SmartSearch
At SmartSearch-Credas Technologies, we are a multi-award-winning business with an unwavering commitment to growth, innovation, and impact.
Our Accolades
🏆 Named in RegTech100 (2024) – a prestigious Top 100 Regulatory Tech companies list. 🏆 Part of the Northern Tech Awards 2024 Top 100 Fastest Growing Tech Companies. 🏆 Technology Provider of the Year (Corporate Finance Awards 2024). 🏆 Great Place To Work Certified since 2022.
Why Join Us?
- Career progression & mentorship with strong support and regular personnel development reviews.
- Diversity & Inclusion Commitment: Actively driving DE&I initiatives, charity partnerships, and community investment.
- Positive community impact through staff-led charity work and educational engagement.
Comprehensive Benefits Package
Take home rich rewards alongside our competitive pay:
- 25–30 days holiday annually (rising with length of service).
- Private Medical Insurance (including dental & optical).
- Company pension scheme with generous matching.
- Life Assurance (capable of covering 4x your annual salary).
- 1 paid day off per year for volunteering.
- Enhanced maternity/paternity leave provisions.
- Employee Assistance Programme for work-life balance support.
- Cycle-to-Work Scheme for sustainable commuting.
Ready to drive growth and redefine compliance sales? 🚀
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