At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive sales in waste management, from prospecting to closing deals.
- Company: Join a leading data protection and cyber security firm with a supportive team.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, commission, generous leave, and career growth opportunities.
- Other info: Enjoy a hybrid work model and regular team socials.
- Why this job: Make an impact in a growing industry while developing your sales skills.
- Qualifications: B2B sales experience and strong communication skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
Continued growth across Data Protection People has created a new opportunity for an experienced sales professional to join our sales team. This newly created Business Development Manager role will build on over a decade of helping organisations with data protection and cyber security.
The opportunity
- You’ll own the sales process from first contact to closing, with clear commercial goals and responsibility for both inbound and outbound results.
- You’ll build your pipeline through outbound prospecting, inbound enquiries, marketing-generated leads (including our Data Protection Made Easy podcast) and re-engagement with lapsed leads and previous prospects.
- Established follow-up cadences, email templates, Salesforce and proposal tools will support your work.
About you
- You have B2B sales experience, strong communication skills and the drive to win business.
- You’re organised, consistent with follow-up and ready to take ownership of your results.
- Experience in recruitment, data protection, cyber security or other B2B sales could make you a strong fit.
- You don’t need expertise in both service areas, as we’ll help you learn.
- Your first three months will include learning and shadowing with the team and Sales Manager, preparing you to manage your own pipeline independently.
What we offer
- ~£30,000–£35,000 basic salary, plus £15,000 commission at target and additional bonuses for exceeding target.
- ~20 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing by one day per year of service, up to 30 days plus bank holidays.
- ~Pension scheme, BrightHR and wellbeing support.
- ~Regular staff socials.
- ~Career development in a growing business where previous sales colleagues have progressed quickly.
Working arrangements
- You’ll work four days in our office at The Tannery, Kirkstall Road, Leeds, and one day from home each week.
- Hours are 9am–5pm, with a one-hour lunch break.
- Most meetings are remote, with occasional client visits and company events.
- This is a full-time role, moving to a permanent contract following successful completion of the probationary period.
Apply
Send your CV and a cover letter to Jordan.joseph-Kerrigan@dataprotectionpeople.com or use the application link accompanying this vacancy. Shortlisted candidates will receive an invitation to an introductory meeting.
Business Development Executive - Waste Management in Leeds employer: Data Protection People
Data Protection People is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Leeds that fosters collaboration and growth. With a strong focus on employee development, you will have the opportunity to advance your career while enjoying competitive benefits such as a generous commission structure, increasing annual leave, and regular team socials. Join us to be part of a supportive team that values your contributions and encourages your success in the fast-paced world of data protection and cyber security.
