Business Development Executive - The Guardian : Job Details

Are you a driven, results-focused salesperson who thrives on winning new business and building lasting client relationships?If you're looking for an exciting hybrid opportunity to grow your career in a dynamic, creative company-this role is for you!

Located in the heart of Shoreditch, we're on the lookout for a driven, flexible, and sales-hungry go-getter to help us grow. If you have a flair for conversation, thrive on the thrill of the chase, and appreciate the dynamic nature of small business life, we want you!

About the Role: Sales First, Marketing Second

This role is all about hunting for new business-chasing leads, closing deals, and building strong client relationships. You'll sell our experiences to corporate teams, HR managers, event planners, and agencies while also supporting marketing efforts like social media and email campaigns.

We're a small, agile, and open team that believes in collaboration, coaching, and pushing each other to grow. You'll have the opportunity to learn beyond your comfort zone, develop new skills, and help shape the future of our business.

What You'll Be Doing as Business Development Executive:

Sales

• Find and win new business-corporate clients, HR teams, event planners
• Pitch and sell our in-person experiences and team-building kits
• Collaborate closely with clients to bring their vision to life
• Network at events and nurture leads, enjoying the opportunity to build relationships with clients and partners
• Convert inbound inquiries into bookings

Marketing Support

• Help create engaging content for social media & email campaigns
• Spot marketing opportunities to increase leads & brand awareness

Who You Are:

• A natural salesperson-confident, chatty, and persuasive
• A go-getter-driven by targets, competitive, and loves the chase
• Flexible & adaptable-thrives in a small business where no two days are the same
• Collaborative-loves working as a team to create standout client experiences
• Willing to learn beyond your comfort zone-sees challenges as opportunities to grow
• Bonus if you have experience in social media or marketing

Why You'll Love Working With Us:

• Earn big- Competitive base salary £30,000 - £40,000, dependent on experience with a commission structure designed to reward your success (OTE will be between £10,000 - £15,000 on top)
• Win together- Net profit scheme (after probation) because we all share in the success
• Time to recharge- 22 days holiday + bank holidays
• Your ideas matter- Join a fast-growing, creative company where your input counts
• Health perks- Healthcare cashback plan to cover the little things
• Future-proof- Pension contributions because we've got your back long-term
• We celebrate wins- Biannual team get-togethers (expect fun, not awkward small talk!)
• Work your way- Hybrid working available after probation, based on business needs-because we know flexibility matters

About Us

We believe team-building should be exciting, not boring! For over 20 years, we've been crafting high-energy, hands-on experiences that unite teams through play, adventure, and storytelling.

What started as a fun kitchen experiment has transformed into an industry-leading experience company, trusted by teams from Google to Deloitte and even featured on BBC's The Apprentice. Our mission? To revolutionise corporate events and make workplace connections genuinely enjoyable-no forced icebreakers here, just immersive experiences that feel like a treat!

Apply now and let's make work fun again! Dive into the Experience!