Perch Group
Business Development Executive
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Perch Group is looking for a Business Development Executive to join the team!
About Perch Group
At Perch Group, our vision is clear: to lead the UK debt purchase and collection industry by harnessing cutting-edge technology to drive ethical, efficient, and data-driven debt resolution.
Our annual mission is to empower hundreds of thousands of customers to positively engage with and resolve their outstanding debts. We do this through an empathetic and customer-centric approach that is at the heart of our success.
What We Are Looking For
The Business Development Executive will support the Group’s sales function through proactive lead generation, market outreach, and pipeline development activity.
The role is designed as an entry-level commercial position focused on building future sales capability within the Group and will support the generation of qualified opportunities across both debt purchase and servicing lines.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct outbound prospecting activity through calls, email, LinkedIn, and market research.
- Identify and qualify new business opportunities across target sectors.
- Arrange meetings and introductions for Business Development Managers.
- Support BDMs with opportunity progression and sales administration.
- Support marketing campaigns and lead follow-up activity.
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Qualifications
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- High levels of motivation, resilience, and willingness to learn.
- Organized and proactive approach to work.
- Interest in developing a career within business development and sales.
Application Timeline
- A first stage phone call with the internal talent acquisition team (15-minute call)
- An introductory call with the Commercial Director via Teams (30 minutes)
- A formal interview with the Commercial Director and another senior stakeholder (60 minutes)
Typically, the average successful applicant will be within this timeline for 2-3 weeks. Please note we will close this role once we have enough applications for the next stages, therefore you should submit your application ASAP to avoid any disappointment.
If you do not receive a response after 3 weeks of applying, please assume you have been unsuccessful as we may experience a high volume of applications.
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Why You Should Be Excited to Apply
- £35,000, PLUS up to 20% of your annual salary, paid as a bonus.
- This role is hybrid and is based between our Blackpool and Manchester offices.
- 37.5 hours per week. We offer flexible and hybrid working between our core hours of 8am- 6pm, Monday to Friday.
- The opportunity to complete formal qualifications and learn on the job in a successful, growing organisation.
- And many more benefits to support your wellbeing and professional development.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran, neurodiversity, or disability status.
If you have any questions or suggestions of how we can assist you in your application due to disability or personal reasons, please email recruitment@perchgroup.co.uk.
PLEASE NOTE - All new employees must undergo a full DBS and Credit Check upon acceptance of a job offer with Perch Group.
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