Founding Business Development Executive

A fast-growing cyber security and managed IT consultancy is hiring their first Business Development Executive to help drive new client acquisition within the financial services and regulated sectors. This is a rare opportunity to join an ambitious business at an early stage of its sales growth and work directly alongside leadership to shape the commercial function. The company works with major global organisations and regulated industries, helping them secure critical infrastructure, protect sensitive data and modernise IT environments. The Opportunity You will focus on opening new business opportunities with senior decision makers across the UK financial services sector. For the first six months, you will take part in a structured sales academy, learning a consultative enterprise sales process and working closely with experienced leadership before moving into a hybrid model. This is a true founding sales role, with clear progression into senior and leadership positions as the team grows. What You’ll Be Doing • Identifying and researching high-value prospects within financial services and regulated industries• Conducting targeted outbound outreach to C-suite decision makers (CEO, CFO, Directors)• Qualifying opportunities and booking discovery meetings• Running initial sales conversations and identifying consultancy opportunities• Managing pipeline and activity through HubSpot CRM• Supporting the transition of new clients into long-term managed service partnerships Why This Role Stands Out Founding sales hire with real influence on growth Clear path into sales leadership within 1–2 years Uncapped commission with realistic £45k OTE in Year 1 Prime Cambridge office location near Cambridge North Station Private healthcare, gym membership and growing holiday allowance International business with global clients What do you need? Graduated with a 2:1 in any degree Motivated and hungry to secure a role in sales Evidence of being a high achiever (this can be shown through academics, sports or extra-curricular activities. Can start end of March or early April 2026