Business Development Executive

A bit about usThe Sawdays group is a collection of travel brands all centred on a passion for special places to stay. Since 2017 the company has been 52% employee-owned with the rest made up of a Charitable Trust and the founding family. Were proud to be B Corp certified and recognised by them as one of the top 5% places in the world for employees.We are leaders in sustainable and ethical travel and every team in our business plays a vital role in achieving our impact goals. Our Impact Report outlines our five-year strategy and annual objectives which form the foundation of our company-wide approach. These goals drive every decision we make and we expect all team members to contribute to their success as part of our shared mission.This role involves working for Paws & Stay the UKs only dog-first travel website created by animal lovers to take the frustration out of finding genuinely dog-friendly places to stay. Its run on the same solid principles but with a focus on dogs in everything from the places chosen to the walks and pubs recommended.Your role Business Development ExecutiveCalling all dog lovers We are looking for an enthusiastic and driven Part-Time Business Development Executive to join our friendly dog-filled company and help us discover even more of our special places. If youre ambitious hands-on and have a sharp eye for quality dog-friendly and detail wed love to hear from you.This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and is looking for a flexible meaningful role with a purpose-led company. Ideally you will be able to commute to our Bristol office at least once a month however this is a remote role.As our Business Development Executive youll play a key role in identifying and developing new property partnerships for our collection. Youll be the first point of contact for many of our property owners helping to build meaningful long-term relationships while contributing to our continued growth.Reports toSenior Business Development ExecutiveWorks closely withOperations & Account ManagerCommercial ManagerMarketing teamGuest Experience TeamMain tasks and responsibilitiesIdentify assess and propose new dog-friendly properties and partnerships to the Senior Business Development ExecutiveGenerate new business opportunities using a range of B2B sales techniquesResearch new dog-friendly properties using digital platforms and conduct outbound lead generation to qualify and manage leads through the sales funnelCraft personalised communication to property owners to generate new interest in joining our collectionBuild initial strong trusting relationships with property owners ensuring they receive an outstanding experience from first contactWork closely with the Senior Business Development Executive to convert leads and hand over professionallySustainability & Ethics Guardianship: We are leaders in sustainable and ethical travel and every team in our business plays a vital role in achieving our impact goals. Our Impact Report outlines our five-year strategy and annual objectives which form the foundation of our company-wide this role youll be responsible for considering these goals with every decision we make as a business whilst supporting initiatives which contribute to the success of our shared missionNecessaryProven experience in sales or business development with a record of meeting or exceeding targetsExperience working within a small growing business or start-up environmentAble to handle multiple tasks prioritise effectively and meet deadlines in a dynamic but supportive environmentExcellent communication and interpersonal skills. Able to build relationships naturally with a diverse range of property ownersDesirableA team player with a collaborative spirit who brings clarity motivation and energyExperience with using systems such as Salesforce or similar CRM Trello and Microsoft SuiteIdeal candidate will have a strong understanding of or empathy with the needs of dog owners when travelling. If you are a dog owner thats just a bonusSalary & Benefits28000 FTE pro rata per annumPart-time role 20 hours a week (flexible working pattern available)26 days holiday per year bank holidays (pro rata)An employee-owned company: after your introductory period you will be eligible to a share of any dividendsCompany pension scheme with enhanced employer contributions at 4% and an optional salary sacrifice scheme.290 annual stay credit for our special places (pro rata)Employee discounts:20% on UK Canopy & Stars breaks ( 10% family & friends)15% on EU Canopy & Stars breaks15% on Paws & Stay breaks (10% family & friends)Enhanced maternity and paternity pay1 volunteering day per year15 wellbeing hours per year (pro rata)Climate Journey Day policy: earn up to 2 paid days to travel using low-carbon transportVibrant harbourside office colourful creative and very dog-friendlySocial and wellbeing events throughout the yearDEIBA Team driving inclusion and diversity initiativesApplicationsApplicants need to be within a commutable distance of Bristol for in office workingClosing date for applications: 27 November 2025Our Behaviours and ValuesHow we work is just as important as the success we achieve at Sawdays. During your time with us you will be expected to treasure protect and embody our behaviours and values every day.We celebrate quirkiness and differenceWe dance to the beat of our own drumWe encourage curiosity and creativityWe champion individuality and the specialWe follow head and heartWere solidly commercial while remaining flexible and humanWe act with empathy generosity and integrityWe make long-term ethical decisionsWe do important things brilliantlyWe use business as a force for social environmental and economic goodWere committed to our craft and purposeWe play our part in sustaining a happy healthy worldWe bring positive energyWe foster togetherness and team spiritWe delight and empower othersWere driven to learn grow and contributeFinallyWe place a strong emphasis on ethics people and the environment and it is important to us that you understand strongly identify with and are able to develop the company ethos.We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and an inclusive company where diverse backgrounds and perspectives are valued and where everyone can bring their full authentic selves to work. As a Disability Confident Employer we offer a guaranteed interview to any disabled candidate who meets all the Necessary skills listed above and is a commutable distance from the office.If you need any further assistance with your application or require the application form in a different format please email Charlotte on or call 0. Key Skills Business Development,Sales Experience,B2B Sales,Marketing,Cold Calling,Sales Pipeline,Salesforce,Inside Sales,Customer relationship management,CRM Software,negotiation,Lead Generation Employment Type : Part-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1