Business Development Executive

Business Development Executive – Hybrid (London) | Make a Real Impact While Accelerating Your Career

Join Social Value Portal, the market leader in measuring and maximising social value, as we expand our award-winning team. We’re hiring a Business Development Executive to help deliver our mission of unlocking £100 billion in social value - driving positive impact for people, places, and the planet. Enjoy flexible hybrid working (2–3 days in our London office), a £45,000 base salary plus £20–25k OTE, and exceptional benefits designed to help you thrive inside and outside work.

Why You’ll Want to Join Us

At Social Value Portal, we believe business can be a force for good. Since 2014, we’ve empowered organisations across private sector to measure and grow their social impact using our world-leading digital platform and consultancy expertise. We’ve already delivered £56 billion in measurable social value - and we’re just getting started.

As part of our high-performing sales team, you’ll have the opportunity to work directly with senior leaders, learning from some of the best in the business while playing a key role in landing new enterprise-level partnerships. You’ll work across private sectors, supporting some of the UK’s most influential organisations to deliver tangible social change.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Partner closely with senior Business Development Managers and Directors to build and execute account strategies targeting large-scale and enterprise clients.
• Research and develop tailored outreach plans to engage decision-makers across a named portfolio of target accounts.
• Manage inbound and outbound opportunities, progressing leads from initial contact through to qualified sales opportunities.
• Create compelling, values-driven proposals and pitches that align with clients’ social impact goals.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Product, and Consultancy teams to align solutions and deliver exceptional client experiences.
• Maintain accurate pipeline management in Salesforce and proactively report on performance.
• Support key events, networking opportunities, and industry partnerships (including TechUK collaborations).

 What We’re Looking For

• Proven B2B sales success in a Business Development, Sales Development or Account Executive role.
• Experience working within SaaS, technology, or professional services environments.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to craft engaging proposals.
• Highly self-motivated, inquisitive, and proactive - someone who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
• Confident using CRM tools (Salesforce preferred) and digital sales platforms like LinkedIn Sales Navigator.
• A genuine interest in social value, ESG, sustainability or CSR - you care about the impact of your work.

What You’ll Get

We look after our people because we want you to do your best work - and feel great doing it.

• £45,000 base salary (depending on experience)
• £20,000–£25,000 OTE paid annually
• Hybrid working – 2–3 days a week in our London office, flexible start times, and remote working options
• Private medical insurance
• 25 days’ annual leave plus UK bank holidays and your birthday off
• 6 paid volunteering days each year to give back to causes you care about
• Ethical pension scheme (up to 5% employer match)
• Annual learning budget for your personal and professional growth
• Cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced parental leave and life assurance (4x salary)
• An inclusive, purpose-driven culture where everyone can belong and thrive

At Social Value Portal, inclusion is more than a policy - it’s who we are. Over 60% of our decision-makers are female, 10% of our team are trained Mental Health First Aiders, and our Inclusion Committee drives initiatives that ensure everyone’s voice is heard.

Ready to Make a Real Difference?

If you’re commercially sharp, motivated by purpose, and want to join a business that’s transforming how organisations deliver value to society — we’d love to hear from you.
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