Business Development Executive Up To £38,000 + Uncapped OTE + Bonus Scheme + Excellent Benefits Reading
Are you ambitious, commercially minded, and confident engaging with senior decision-makers?An established and growing independent business consultancy is looking for a driven Business Development Executive to join their high-performing sales team.
This is an opportunity to work directly with Managing Directors, engaging C-Suite leaders across large corporate businesses.
If you thrive in a research-led, consultative sales environment and want genuine long-term progression, this role offers both challenge and reward.
This is a fantastic opportunity an individual from a Sales Executive, Telesales Executive, Internal Sales Executive, Business Development Executive, Sales Development Representative, Appointment Generator, Lead Generator or similar Sales role to learn and develop amongst industry leaders whilst earning fantastic commissions and progressing your career!The Opportunity
You'll play a pivotal role in building a strong pipeline of high-quality opportunities for senior leadership.
This is not volume-based cold calling, it's strategic and research-driven outreach targeting senior stakeholders
Building and managing a pipeline of qualified sales opportunities
Conducting in-depth sector research to identify business challenges and transformation needs
Engaging CEO and C-Suite prospects via targeted email campaigns, LinkedIn outreach and telephony
Qualifying opportunities based on operational scale and strategic fit
Supporting Managing Directors with meeting preparation and occasionally attending client meetings
Representing the business at relevant industry events
You'll gain exposure to multiple sectors including Infrastructure, Financial Services, Public Sector, Construction, IT/Telecoms, Government and Transport
Comprehensive training and ongoing coaching will be provided to ensure your success.
What We're Looking For
Experience in a Sales Executive, Telesales Executive, Internal Sales Executive, Business Development Executive, Sales Development Representative, Appointment Generator, Lead Generator or similar Sales role
Confident communicating with senior stakeholders
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Highly organised with excellent time management
Resilient, proactive and positive under pressure
Strong team ethic with the ability to use initiative
Comfortable using Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
2:1 degree desirable
What's on Offer
Up to £38,000 basic salary (DOE)
Uncapped OTE
Performance bonuses + company bonus scheme
BUPA health insurance
Pension contributions & life assurance
25 days annual leave + bank holidays (rising to 30 days)
Option to buy/sell holiday
Career progression pathways and sponsored training
Perkbox benefits & fitness membership access
Casual dress & on-site parking
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Type: Permanent Location: Reading, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £30000.00 - £38000.00 per annum + Uncapped Comms + Bonus
Posted: 2026-04-27 16:20:27
Job Description:
Core-Asset Consulting is supporting a leading financial services organisation in the appointment of a Director of Assessment of Value.
The successful candidate will operate at a senior level, providing independent oversight and challenge across investment performance and fund governance.
The role involves close engagement with executive leadership, Boards and independent directors, alongside responsibility for leading and developing a specialist AoV team.
Essential Skills/Experience:
Significant experience within the funds industry or wider financial services sector
Strong understanding of FCA regulatory requirements, including Assessment of Value and Consumer Duty
Deep knowledge of investment analysis, performance monitoring and risk assessment
Proven ability to provide independent, evidence-based challenge to senior stakeholders
Experience working with Boards and independent non-executive directors
Demonstrated leadership experience, with the ability to manage and develop high-performing teams
Excellent analytical, communication and presentation skills
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
Proficiency in Excel and investment analytics tools (e.g.
Bloomberg, Morningstar)
Relevant professional qualification (e.g.
CFA) desirable
Core Responsibilities:
Lead the AoV framework, ensuring robust, consistent and compliant delivery across all funds
Monitor fund performance against benchmarks and peer groups, alongside broader investment oversight activities
Conduct detailed portfolio analysis, including risk, allocation, style and portfolio construction
Produce clear, evidence-based AoV reports, including annual fund reviews for external publication
Present findings, recommendations and insights to senior stakeholders, including Boards and independent directors
Contribute to governance forums, committees and working groups, including preparation of materials and documentation
Maintain strong oversight of regulatory compliance, ensuring adherence to FCA requirements including Consumer Duty
Identify, assess and escalate material risks, ensuring appropriate mitigation and controls
Lead, develop and manage the AoV team, fostering a culture of analytical rigour and independent challenge
Build and maintain effective relationships with internal stakeholders, investment managers and external parties
Support strategic initiatives, including product development and business change projects
Benefits:
A highly competitive salary
Wider Benefits package
Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter, and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.
Job reference: (16464)
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Core-Asset Consulting offers specialist recruitment services to asset management, accounting & finance, asset servicing, legal and the wider financial services sector in Scotland.
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Type: Permanent Location: Edinburgh, Scotland
Start: ASAP
Posted: 2026-04-27 11:35:11
