Business Development Executive

Leru Remote is hiring an experienced B2B Business Development Executive on behalf of a leading UK corporate finance and business advisory firm.

Our client is an established, fast-growing mid-market advisory firm with multiple offices in the UK and internationally. They manage around 160 deals a month across corporate finance, debt advisory, wealth management, and commercial tax, working directly with UK business owners and entrepreneurs (typically £500k to £5m turnover). Their UK-based team is highly successful, and they are now looking for an experienced professional in South Africa to help drive their outbound pipeline.

The Role

You will focus on deal origination and outbound pipeline growth. Using the firm’s internal database and lead-generation platforms, you will identify, map, and reach out to UK business owners and CEOs. Your goal is to have high-level commercial conversations, understand their funding or advisory needs, and introduce qualified opportunities to the UK specialist teams.\

What you will do:

• Run targeted outbound outreach to UK business owners and leadership teams.
• Qualify financial opportunities regarding debt structures, cash flow, and advisory needs.
• Manage your own sales pipeline from initial contact through to a clean hand-off to UK consultants.
• Help set the standard for quality as the first remote hire in this team, with long-term potential to help anchor a regional satellite office.

What we are looking for:

The UK leadership team is highly active and focused on running their onshore operations. They need an established professional who can operate independently from day one without daily management oversight.

• Experience: 5+ years in corporate banking, commercial asset brokerage, commercial finance, or high-value B2B financial sales.
• Financial Literacy: You must be able to speak confidently with business owners about commercial finance concepts, turnover, and capital structures.
• Communication: Exceptional professional English and telephone etiquette, with the confidence to engage UK C-suite executives.
• Drive: A track record of hitting outreach targets and managing a pipeline autonomously in a remote setup.

What is on offer:

• Direct exposure to a successful mid-tier UK advisory firm.
• The opportunity to be the first hire on the ground for this division in South Africa, positioning you for future leadership as the team expands.
• All hardware, local HR compliance, benefits, and payroll managed smoothly through Leru Remote as the local Employer of Record.
• A competitive base salary benchmarked for senior talent, plus performance incentives.