James & Partners
Business Development Executive
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Business Development Executive
£40,000 Basic | OTE £60k–£65k (Uncapped)
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Our client is a fast-growing organisation that specialises in supporting families through the complexities of NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) funding. They are now looking for ambitious, empathetic, and resilient sales advisors to join their expanding New Enquiries team.
The Opportunity
- Take inbound calls (typically 30–60 minutes) and provide empathetic follow-up conversations where needed
- Lead prospective clients through a clear and structured assessment process, highlighting eligibility and outlining next steps
- Confidently explain the service, entitlement criteria, and overall value
- Process fixed-fee payments over the phone (non-refundable model)
- Work to a 9-day sales cycle with monthly commission incentives
- Consistently deliver 25+ deals per month
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What You’ll Need
- Background in telesales, recruitment, or other consultative B2B/B2C sales
- Engaging and articulate communication style – able to build rapport quickly
- Emotional intelligence and the ability to listen carefully to uncover concerns
- Strong resilience to succeed in a high-volume, emotionally sensitive role
- Quick to learn, structured in approach, and results-driven
- Prior experience in energy, telecoms, recruitment, or healthcare sales advantageous
The Person Behind the Role
- Naturally consultative – you ask insightful questions and guide conversations rather than pushing
- Motivated by purpose – you want to make a genuine difference in people’s lives
- Composed under pressure – able to manage challenging or emotional calls calmly
- Responsible and self-driven – you take ownership of results and personal development
- Collaborative – thrives in a supportive, positive team environment
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What’s in It for You
- £40,000 base salary
- Uncapped commission – realistic OTE £60k–£65k
- Initial 6–8 weeks based in Barnstaple (travel and accommodation provided)
- Monday to Friday schedule:
- Standard shift: 9:00–5:15 (1-hour lunch)
- One late shift each week: 10:00–7:00
- Some shared bank holiday cover
- Comprehensive training with live call coaching and continuous support
- Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme
- Employee perks including retail discounts, wellbeing platform, and online GP access
For more information, contact Lewis on 020 3771 4148 or email lewis@james-partners.com
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