Remote Business Development Executive (Business Sales Advisor)

About the role

We are looking for a Remote Business Development Executive to act as a Business Sales Advisor for Knightsbridge, the UK’s leading business sales broker. You will be the first point of contact for owners who want to sell their companies, guiding them through the M&A journey and converting prospects into signed clients.

Key responsibilities

• Engage with business owners and senior decision‑makers from inbound and outbound leads.
• Build rapport quickly and position Knightsbridge as the trusted partner of choice.
• Guide prospects from initial contact through to signed engagement agreements.
• Qualify opportunities to ensure alignment and value creation.
• Handle objections with confidence and professionalism.
• Collaborate with internal advisory and sales teams for seamless client handovers.
• Maintain accurate records in the CRM system.
• Consistently achieve and exceed client acquisition targets.

Required profile

• Proven experience in account management, consultative sales, or business development.
• Strong influencing skills with senior stakeholders.
• Demonstrable track record of converting leads into clients.
• Commercial acumen and understanding of business operations.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Resilient, self‑motivated and target‑driven.

Required skills

What we offer

• £27,000 – £30,000 basic salary plus £50,000 uncapped commission (top performers earn £55K+).
• Opportunity to engage directly with business owners across multiple industries.
• 25 days holiday allowance.
• Training, mentorship and professional development in M&A.
• Clear career progression within a PE‑backed advisory group.