Business Development Executive
Salary: £25,000 – £30,000 + Commission
Term: Full-time
Location:
United Kingdom - Remote, Hybrid or from our Office/Warehouse Facility, Wakefield.
About Boxbar:
Boxbar Tech is the world's first automated self-service drinks solution able to dispense a full drinks menu. We are on a mission to reshape the landscape of bar service at events, venues and within the hospitality sector globally with our one-of-a-kind technology.
For events and venues grappling with unprecedented cost increases and operational inefficiencies, beverage service has never been more vital but at major events it remains defined by long queues, poor quality drinks and low customer satisfaction. We exist to solve this problem!
Our mission is to revolutionise the experience with innovation and a premium level of service that increases service speeds, efficiencies, profits and customer satisfaction levels for our partners. We are proud to work with major events, festivals, venues, sports clubs and hospitality organisations around the world including Live Nation, ASM Global, LIV Golf, Levy, Sodexo, Peppermint, AEG Presents, Dreamland, Parklife Festival, Juventus, London Stadium, Birmingham City FC, Ibiza Rocks, Co-op Live, Download Festival and many more.
About the Role
We’re looking for a Business Development Executive to join our growing team and help expand our presence across key verticals including festivals, events, hospitality and sports venues.
This role is perfect for someone looking to kickstart or continue their career in sales, with a focus on outbound outreach, relationship building and sales support.
You will be the first touchpoint for many prospective clients, working closely with the senior sales team, opening doors and supporting them in taking opportunities through the pipeline.
Key Responsibilities
- Outbound prospecting: contacting cold and warm leads to create opportunities for the senior sales team.
- Supporting the sales team in drafting proposals, documents and presentations.
- Building and maintaining relationships with early-stage prospects.
- Representing Boxbar at events, trade shows and client meetings.
- Negotiate deals and close contract sales on a timely basis.
- Working within our CRM system to track interactions and follow-ups.
- Liaise with internal teams, including operations, marketing, tech & finance.
- Support with supplier relationships, invoicing and sales reporting to Directors.
- Staying informed on industry trends, competitors and relevant markets.
- On-site operational support from time-to-time, including direct liaison with clients and suppliers.
Requirements
- A proactive, self-starting attitude and an eagerness to learn and grow in a commercial role.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Confidence in outreach and engaging with new people and a confident telephone manner.
- Strong numeracy skills.
- Strong organisation skills and attention to detail.
- Comfortable working remotely and autonomously.
Nice to Have
- Experience in a sales, BDR, or SDR role (1+ years).
- Familiarity with CRM systems like HubSpot or similar.
- Interest or background in events, festivals, hospitality or live entertainment.
- Previous experience attending or working in a client-facing role at events.
Perks & Benefits
- £25,000 – £30,000 annual salary + commission
- Minimum 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Discretionary flexible working
- Pension
- Duvet morning on your birthday
- Training programmes
- Regular team drinks & outings
- Regular team lunches
- Value driven start-up culture
- Potential for share options
We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply, even if you don’t meet every single requirement. If you’re passionate about innovation, technology and changing the game in hospitality and events — we’d love to hear from you.