Business Development Executive

Business Development Executive Join Social Value Portal, the market leader in measuring and maximising social value, as we expand our award‑winning team. We're hiring a Business Development Executive to help deliver our mission of unlocking £100 billion in social value – driving positive impact for people, places, and the planet. Hybrid (London) | Make a Real Impact While Accelerating Your Career. Enjoy flexible hybrid working (2–3 days in our London office), a £45,000 base salary plus £20–25k OTE, and exceptional benefits designed to help you thrive inside and outside work. Why You'll Want to Join Us At Social Value Portal, we believe business can be a force for good. Since 2014, we've empowered organisations across the private sector to measure and grow their social impact using our world‑leading digital platform and consultancy expertise. We've already delivered £56 billion in measurable social value – and we're just getting started. As part of our high‑performing sales team, you'll work directly with senior leaders, learning from some of the best in the business while playing a key role in landing new enterprise‑level partnerships. You'll support private sector organisations across the UK to deliver tangible social change. What You'll Be Doing Partner closely with senior Business Development Managers and Directors to build and execute account strategies targeting large‑scale and enterprise clients. Research and develop tailored outreach plans to engage decision‑makers across a named portfolio of target accounts. Manage inbound and outbound opportunities, progressing leads from initial contact through to qualified sales opportunities. Create compelling, values‑driven proposals and pitches that align with clients' social impact goals. Collaborate with Marketing, Product and Consultancy teams to align solutions and deliver exceptional client experiences. Maintain accurate pipeline management in Salesforce and proactively report on performance. Support key events, networking opportunities and industry partnerships (including TechUK collaborations). What We're Looking For Proven B2B sales success in a Business Development, Sales Development or Account Executive role. Experience working within SaaS, technology or professional services environments. Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to craft engaging proposals. Highly self‑motivated, inquisitive and proactive – someone who thrives in a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial environment. Confident using CRM tools (Salesforce preferred) and digital sales platforms like LinkedIn Sales Navigator. A genuine interest in social value, ESG, sustainability or CSR – you care about the impact of your work. What You'll Get £45,000 base salary (depending on experience) and £20,000–25,000 OTE. Hybrid working – 2–3 days a week in our London office, flexible start times and remote working options. Private medical insurance. 25 days’ annual leave plus UK bank holidays and your birthday off. 6 paid volunteering days each year to give back to causes you care about. Ethical pension scheme (up to 5% employer match). Annual learning budget for your personal and professional growth. Cycle to work scheme. Enhanced parental leave and life assurance (4× salary). An inclusive, purpose‑driven culture where everyone can belong and thrive. At Social Value Portal, inclusion is more than a policy – it's who we are. Over 60% of our decision‑makers are female, 10% of our team are trained Mental Health First Aiders, and our Inclusion Committee drives initiatives that ensure everyone's voice is heard. Ready to Make a Real Difference? If you're commercially sharp, motivated by purpose and want to join a business that's transforming how organisations deliver value to society, we'd love to hear from you. Click to Apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr