Graduate Business Development Executive – Remote (4-Day Week)

About the role

We are seeking an ambitious graduate or early‑career professional to join our remote team as a Business Development Executive. You will help PR, marketing and professional‑services agencies in the UK and US win new business through targeted outreach, with full training and support.

Key responsibilities

• Research and contact relevant agency decision‑makers in the UK and US.
• Write personalised outreach messages and initiate new‑business conversations.
• Qualify prospects and book meetings for the sales team.
• Use campaign data and feedback to continuously improve performance.
• Support client onboarding and campaign launches.
• Develop towards senior business‑development, account‑management or leadership roles over time.

Required profile

• Graduate or early‑career professional eager to build a B2B sales career.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Organised, proactive and detail‑oriented.
• Based in South Africa and comfortable working remotely.
• Experience in sales, lead generation, customer service or another commercial role is helpful but not essential.

Required skills

• Strong written communication in English.

What we offer

• Monthly salary of R18,000–R24,000 plus commission.
• Fully remote role based in South Africa.
• Supportive, collaborative team across South Africa and the UK.
• Direct mentoring and structured training.
• Career progression as skills and results develop.
• Flexible four‑day‑week model after the first three months.