Business Development Executive

Business Development Executive – GDS Group

Job Role: Business Development Executive

Location: Queens Square, Bristol (onsite)

Salary: £45,000 - £60,000 + uncapped commission

GDS Group is a global B2B solution provider of insight, content, pipeline growth, production studios and creative services delivered through virtual platforms and face‑to‑face experiences. Founded on thirty years of expertise, our mission is to be our client’s pipeline partner by bringing business solutions and targeted audiences together within dynamic environments. As a technology pioneer and marketing services provider, we produce unique immersive experiences and create unparalleled access to industry thought leadership to enable transformation within organisations.

Trusted by the world’s leading brands, we connect c‑suite executives using real‑life, real‑time human interactions to help solve shared challenges and accelerate projects, outpacing the speed of change.

• Generous commission structure.
• Expected Year‑1 OTE £150 K
• Global opportunities – offices in Miami, NY, Kosovo and Bristol.
• Uncapped earning potential with structured commission scheme and quarterly, annual incentives and prizes.

• Experience selling packages to event sponsors; previously worked for a B2B events specialist.
• Passionate about new business sales/prospecting.
• 3+ years of B2B sales experience.
• Ability to work under pressure, organise and prioritise responsibilities.
• Experience in cold outreach, Linked In and new business prospecting.
• Strong organisational and time‑keeping skills.
• Ability to prospect and manage C‑level and senior‑level relationships.
• Articulate communicator with strong phone‑based presentation skills.

• Research and generate leads across technical markets.
• Provide domain and vertical expertise to develop solutions that promote long‑term engagement with GDS Group.
• Engage with new and emerging technology providers worldwide.
• Articulate our value proposition to ensure it is understood by clients.

• Fantastic development and career opportunities.
• Weekly health and wellness classes.
• 5‑minute walk from Bristol Temple Meads Station.
• Winner of Best Digital Event Production Company 2021.
• Winner of Best Networking Product 2022.

• Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Business Development and Sales
• Industries: Events Services