Job Description

About Heavyweight Digital

We're an award-winning, rapidly growing digital marketing agency based near Chelmsford. We're an experienced collective of specialists in PPC, SEO & Social Media management, we deliver results-driven campaigns for ambitious SMEs across the UK - from tradespeople and retailers to manufacturers and creative agencies.

Our team thrives on innovation, autonomy, and results. We've created an environment where talent is recognised, voices are heard, and success is rewarded.

The Opportunity

We're looking for a hungry Business Development Executive to own the full sales cycle - from prospecting through to close. You'll be targeting SMEs who need expert digital marketing but don't yet know we exist.

This is a true hunter role with some warm leads provided, but you'll be building your own pipeline through research, outreach, and relationship-building. The market is responsive, our services deliver real ROI for clients, and the earning potential is genuinely uncapped.

What You'll Be Doing

Prospecting:

Research and identify high-potential SMEs across the UK who fit our ideal client profile

Outreach:

Make daily outbound calls and reach out to prospects on social media to build relationships and create opportunities

Consultative Selling:

Understand prospect challenges and position our Google Ads, Meta Ads, SEO, and web design services as solutions

Proposal Development:

Create compelling, tailored proposals and maintain detailed records in our CRM

Collaboration:

Work with our delivery teams to ensure smooth client onboarding and set expectations for success

Closing:

Negotiate agreements, finalise contracts, and see deals through to payment setup
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What We're Looking For

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Essential:

2+ years' B2B sales experience

with a proven track record of consistently hitting/exceeding targets

Hunter mentality

- you're energised by prospecting and motivated by commission potential

Excellent communication skills

- equally comfortable on cold calls, video meetings, or LinkedIn outreach

Self-starter with commercial acumen

- you understand business challenges and can position solutions effectively

Full UK driving licence

and ability to commute to our office north of Chelmsford daily

Desirable:

Experience selling digital marketing, SaaS, or professional services Understanding of PPC, SEO, or social media advertising (we'll train you on the details) Demonstrable success building pipeline from scratch Experience with CRM systems (we use Pipedrive)

What Makes This Role Different

Unlike many "BDE" roles that are really just telemarketing with a fancy title, this is genuine business development. You'll have:

Autonomy

to build relationships your way

Quality product

- our services genuinely work, making your job easier

Support

- full training and collaboration with delivery teams
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What You'll Get

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Financial:

30,000 base salary

Genuinely uncapped commission structure

Realistic OTE: 60,000

(based on current market conditions and average deal values) Top performers have the potential to earn significantly more

Career Growth:

Comprehensive training on digital marketing services and consultative selling techniques Opportunity to help shape our sales strategy as we scale

Culture & Perks:

Modern, spacious offices set in beautiful, landscaped grounds with free parking Genuinely fun team environment (American pool table, ping pong, table football, breakout areas) Regular team treats: lunches, drinks, wellbeing 21-25 days annual leave (increases with service - up to 25 days after 5 years) Vitality Healthcare & workplace pension Casual dress code - no suits, just results

The Details

Job Type:

Full-time, Permanent

Location:

Office-based (north of Chelmsford - we believe face-to-face collaboration drives results)

Schedule:

Monday-Thursday in-office,

Friday remote working

Ready to Apply?

If you're a proven sales professional who wants to double your earnings while working with a forward-thinking digital marketing agency, we want to hear from you.

Please note: This is a direct hire - agency applications will not be considered.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Free parking On-site parking Private medical insurance
Ability to commute/relocate:

Braintree CM77 8QN: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

B2B sales: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person