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Netnatives

Business Development Executive

Brighton, East Sussex

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Role family
Sales
Seniority
Mid level
Stated salary
£27,000 per year
Country
GB
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
23 Oct 2026

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Salary

  • £27,000 with realistic OTE of £ 40,000-60,000 depending on performance
  • Brighton, On-site, Full-time Monday to Friday. Some flexibility of working hours required to cover core working hours across American time zones .

This is your chance to launch a high-impact business development and marketing career in higher education marketing. As a Business Development Executive, you’ll generate opportunities for our brand measurement products, working directly with senior marketing leaders at universities in the UK and US.

We’ll set you up for success: the first six months focus on outreach, meetings and building relationships. After that, you’ll take ownership of the full sales cycle, closing deals and driving growth.

This is a role with clear progression and incredibly strong earning potential with the opportunity to travel and be part of a global organisation.

What You’ll Do

Research and prospect target universities and key decision-makers

Build accurate contact lists and manage outreach via HubSpot, LinkedIn, email, and phone

Book and qualify meetings with university marketing leaders

Support the Lead Researcher with follow-ups and proposals

Progress to full-cycle sales: discovery calls, proposals, and contract negotiation

Use AI tools (to supercharge your workflow )

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

1–3 years’ experience in B2B or B2C sales

CRM experience (HubSpot, Salesforce, or similar)

Strong communication skills—both written and verbal

Self-starter mindset with ownership of targets

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK

Desirable:

Experience selling to higher education or marketing teams

Familiarity with marketing or consulting services

Marketo, LinkedIn Sales Navigator / Starbridge / ZoomInfo knowledge

Experience with AI sales tools

Why Join Us?

Be part of a pioneering agency shaping the future of student marketing

Earn uncapped commission with six-figure potential

Access world-class training and progression opportunities

Work with an award-winning AI platform

Thrive in a supportive, innovative, people-first culture

Opportunity to travel in the US

Application

Please submit your CV , a one-page cover letter and a short video on what interests you i n the role and why you’re applying (no longer than 60 seconds) .

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