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Business Development Executive

£100k per annum

💥 2026 Graduate Scheme - Business Development Executive 💥

Fast-track your sales & recruitment career with £100K+ earning potential and learning from the very best in the industry!

Metric are recognised by the Financial Times as one of the fastest-growing companies in 2025 , with 7 global offices in the UK & US - we're now hiring for ambitious graduates to join our Leeds team in Summer 2026.

We offer a world-leading 2-week intensive training programme designed to equip you with all the skills you need to thrive in a high-performance sales environment.

What’s in it for you as a Business Development Executive?

  • £100k-200k first-year earning potential.
  • World-class 2-week sales training programme - led by industry experts.
  • Rapid career growth - management roles in under 2 years.
  • A dynamic, supportive & high-energy team culture.
  • Relocation opportunities to the US & UK cities.
  • Incentives & rewards - trips to Mexico, Cannes & more.

🚀 What you’ll do as a Business Development Executive?

  • Develop new business & build client relationships.
  • Engage with decision-makers across industries.
  • Place high-level candidates into niche US markets.
  • Master proven sales techniques in a fast-paced environment.

👀 We’re looking for graduates who are:

  • Competitive, driven & ambitious.
  • Degree-educated (any subject).
  • Strong work ethic – experience working while studying is a plus.
  • B2B sales or sporting/competitive background (preferred but not essential).

If you’re ready to kick-start a successful sales and recruitment career with a company that invests in your growth, apply now and join!

📍 Locations: Nottingham | London | Leeds | New York | San Diego | Austin | Florida
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Metric offers a truly unique and life-changing career opportunity.

If you’re committed to working hard, bring an enthusiastic attitude, strive for high achievement, maintain resilience in the face of challenges and are willing to take accountability for your own partnerships, success awaits you at Metric.

At Metric we recognise the value of a diverse team, and we encourage applications from people with varied experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds.

Want to find out more? Visit our website Home - Metric Search (metric-search.com)

Please note this is not a remote position.

Vacancy posted more than 2 months ago
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