Business Development Executive

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Job Profile:Business Development Executive (Field-Based)

Location:Northern Region

About Us

LA Trading is a fast-growing digital taxi advertising company revolutionising how brands connect with urban audiences. Through our innovative internal taxi screens, we create engaging advertising experiences for passengers and offer businesses a dynamic channel to showcase their services. We're seeking a passionate and driven Business Development Executive to help grow our client base in key UK cities.

Job Summary

We are looking for a smart, goal-oriented, and self-driven Business Development Executive to identify, engage, and convert potential clients. The successful candidate will be comfortable travelling to locations such as Bradford, Manchester, Leeds, and others within the region as they come on board, meeting business owners, promoting our advertising services, closing deals and building strong client relationships. Your focus will be on increasing sales, market penetration, identifying advertising opportunities, and driving long-term growth.

As a Business Development Executive, you will be instrumental in driving sales and establishing strong relationships with clients. Reporting to the Managing Director, your role focuses on leveraging your exceptional communication and negotiation skills to enhance and close B2B sales opportunities . You will utilize HubSpot for managing customer interactions and data, ensuring a streamlined approach to customer service. Your organizational skills and time management abilities will be essential in meeting targets and contributing to the overall success of the organization. Join us to make a significant impact in a dynamic business environment.

This is a contract-based, performance-focused role. This is a highly incentivised position with the opportunity to earn an attractive income, but lack of results may lead to early contratermination. Exceptional performers will be considered for a fixed position within the company.

Responsibilities

• Proactively identify and approach local businesses in target areas (e.g., Bradford, Manchester, Leeds and others within the Northern region) to promote LA Trading's internal taxi advertising services.
• Travel to designated regions weekly for face-to-face client interactions and lead generation.
• Deliver engaging pitches and product demonstrations to prospective clients.
• Secure new business deals and close sales in line with monthly targets as well as retaining them for future monthly adverts.
• Maintain a pipeline of qualified leads and manage client relationships.
• Collaborate with internal teams to tailor proposals.
• Monitor regional trends and provide feedback.
• Represent LA Trading professionally in all external interactions.
• Self-driven and motivated by results
• Thrives in an entrepreneurial environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confident and persuasive with strong presentation abilities.
• Organised and reliable.
• Resilient with a can-do mentality.
• Willingness to travel regularly to client locations.

Desirable skills and Experience

• Previous experience in B2B sales, field sales, or advertising/media sales (2-3 years minimum).
• Knowledge of digital or out-of-home advertising.
• Understanding of B2B business marketing.
• Driving license and access to a vehicle (essential).
• Strong communication, negotiation, and persuasion skills
• Excellent time management and itinerary planning skills
• Familiarity with using CRM systems to track leads, activities, and campaigns
• Competence in digital tools: Google Workspace or MS Office (especially Excel and Calendar tools)
• Knowledge of basic advertising metrics (CTR, impressions, engagement via QR codes)
• Ability to work independently, be result-oriented, and thrive in a performance-driven environment

A "can-do" mentality with the ability to adapt quickly to a startup’s dynamic pace

What We Offer

• Contract-based opportunity with potential for permanent placement upon high performance.
• Basic incentive structure with performance-based commission.
• Travel allowance or reimbursed expenses.
• Flexible work structure and autonomy.
• Opportunity to be part of a visionary team in a growing company.

To Apply Please attach your CV and a cover letter on why you're the right fit for this role.

Job Type: Temp to perm

Additional pay:

• Performance bonus

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Certificate of Higher Education (required)

Experience:

• B2B sales: 2 years (required)

Work Location: Hybrid/Remote in Bradford.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Business Development and Sales

• Industries

  Advertising Services

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