Electric Circus
Business Development Executive
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Business Development Manager
Manchester (The Bridgeworks) · Hybrid
Learning is now one of the biggest priorities for organisations, with around £4 billion invested annually in the UK alone. The market continues to grow rapidly, driven by AI, compliance, upskilling, and workforce reskilling.
Yet many organisations still struggle to deliver engaging, agile learning experiences because of limited functionality and inflexible technology.
Electric Circus is one of the UK's leading learning experience consultancies. We design and build custom learning experiences that sit alongside or enhance existing platforms, helping organisations such as The Coca-Cola Company, The LEGO Group and Tesco close the gap between the digital experiences people have at work and those they enjoy at home.
As a Business Development Consultant, you'll play a key role in driving our growth by creating and converting new business opportunities.
What you’ll be doing
- You’ll engage with senior decision-makers, confirm their challenges, and introduce them to solutions that genuinely add value.
- Research and identify HR Directors, Chief People Officers and Heads of L&D at UK organisations with 500+ employees
- Collaborate with our marketing specialist to refine messaging and strategy to build awareness of our offering and support your sales success
- Build and test an effective blend of ways to start conversations with targets – outbound calls, targeted emails, networking events, conference speaking
- Use the frustrations they have with existing HR Technology or Learning Platform to book meetings and demonstrations
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What we’re looking for
- Two+ years’ proven experience in outbound B2B sales
- Strong listening, and influencing skills
- Stay-ability, drive, and a hunger to succeed
- Confidence using CRM systems and digital sales tools
- A growth mindset with ambition to progress and develop your career
What you’ll get in return
- Up to £30k base salary + uncapped commission
- Various commission schemes to earn BIG
- 33 days holiday (including bank holidays) + your birthday off
- Personal budget to spend on training of your choice
- Regular incentives, team socials, and performance recognition
- Hybrid working – home working balanced with time in our Deansgate office
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Why learning
- The number one priority for most organisations
- Pain points increasing with pace of AI and risk
- Double digit year-on-year growth in investment in learning and learning tech
Why Electric Circus
- 2026 HR Technology Consultancy of the Year
- Fantastic BlueChip client list including DHL, Hiscox, Coke, Lego, Tesco
- Informal, friendly, supportive culture
- Central Manchester, Deansgate office
- Ambitious for growth in a big growth market
- Big enough to be known in the market
- Small enough for you to make a massive personal difference
Want to run away and join the Circus?
Even if you don't tick every single box, if this sounds like you and you're excited about the role, we'd love to hear from you.
Please complete the challenge and reply to ben@electriccircus.co.uk or on LinkedIn
Electric Circus is committed to being an inclusive employer. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. If you need any adjustments to the recruitment process, just let us know.
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