Business Development Executive in Milton Keynes

eyworks – Business Development Executive

eyworks – Business Development Executive | Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom

About Us

eyworks Limited is a leading provider of innovative, affordable digital solutions for the early years childcare sector. Our suite of software products helps nurseries streamline their operations, empowering them to deliver outstanding care and education.

Why Join Us?

Based in the heart of Milton Keynes, eyworks is growing rapidly. We’re looking for driven, friendly, and ambitious people to join us during an exciting time of expansion. As part of a dynamic and supportive team, you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Make a real, measurable impact on company growth
• Work with modern SaaS products used by thousands across the UK
• Progress your career within a company that actively invests in its people

About You

• 2+ years experience in a business development, sales development, or lead generation role within a B2B environment; SaaS/technology preferred, with evidence of achieving or exceeding targets
• Proven track record of generating qualified leads and booking meaningful discovery meetings
• Confidence engaging decision‑makers through outbound calls, email outreach, social media, and event follow‑ups
• Strong questioning and listening skills, with the ability to quickly assess prospect needs, challenges, and fit
• A quality‑focused mindset, understanding the difference between activity volume and valuable opportunities
• The ability to work independently, manage your own workload, and maintain consistent outreach activity
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with disciplined use of CRM systems
• Experience in the education or early years sector (advantageous but not essential)

About The Role

• Researching and identifying prospective customers within our target market
• Proactively generating new leads through outbound calls, email campaigns, social media, and event follow‑ups
• Qualifying inbound and outbound leads to assess need, suitability, and readiness to engage
• Booking high‑quality discovery meetings and product demonstrations for the Sales Executives
• Maintaining accurate and up‑to‑date records of all activity, lead status, and outcomes within the CRM
• Collaborating with Sales and Marketing to refine targeting, messaging, and lead qualification criteria
• Providing ongoing feedback on prospect responses, objections, and market insights
• Consistently achieving agreed activity levels and meeting‑booked targets, directly contributing to revenue growth

Basic salary range is £28-34k plus OTE commission earnings.

Recruitment Process

Our Recruitment Process Comprises Three Stages

1. Apply with your CV and optional cover letter (recommended)
2. Successful applicants will be contacted for a short telephone interview
3. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to a face‑to‑agrant interview

If successful, you will receive an offer letter and, upon starting, receive comprehensive on‑the‑job training.

Benefits

• Competitive basic salary plus uncapped monthly commission
• Hybrid working option, one day a week from home
• 20 days holiday plus three additional days over Christmas when the office is closed
• Additional day off on your birthday or a day’s salary in lieu
• 3 days paid company sickness policy
• Cost of an eye test covered by the company
• Monthly team meeting with a meal
• Bi‑monthly team building outing
• Length of service scheme
• Celebration of work anniversaries and birthdays

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: remediate full‑time

Job function: Business Development and Sales

Industries: Software Development