Job Title: Business Development Executive
Location: Darlington HQ
Reporting To: Managing Director
Salary: £25,000 + uncapped commission
Contract: Full-time, Permanent

About the Role

As our Business Development Executive, you’ll play a crucial role in connecting Hush with organisations who are ready to elevate their digital presence. This is a hands-on, outward-facing position where your curiosity, people skills and initiative will help open doors and spark meaningful conversations. You’ll spend your time researching potential clients, crafting personalised outreach, attending events and building genuine relationships that lead to new opportunities.

You won’t be working in isolation, you’ll collaborate closely with our Directors, who’ll support you in shaping strategy, refining messaging and progressing high-value leads. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys meeting new people, thrives in a fast-paced digital environment and is motivated by the challenge of turning first conversations into long-term partnerships.

What You’ll Be Doing

Lead Generation & Outreach

• Identifying new business opportunities across key industries, platforms and networks.
• Reaching out to prospects via email, LinkedIn, calls and other innovative channels.
• Qualifying leads and booking discovery calls to open new relationships.
• Crafting tailored outreach messages and short-form copy that cuts through the noise.

Relationship Building & Meetings

• Setting up and attending meetings online and in person with full Director support.
• Attending selected networking events, conferences and local business gatherings to build connections, represent Hush and grow your personal network.
• Acting as a friendly, confident first point of contact for prospective clients.

Sales Pipeline & Collaboration

• Maintaining an accurate, organised CRM with all lead activity, interactions and follow-ups.
• Working closely with Directors to nurture high-value leads and progress opportunities.
• Supporting wider marketing activity to fuel campaigns that attract and convert prospects.

Events Attendance

• Sourcing and attending appropriate networking events, exhibitions and opportunities – sometimes alone and sometimes with a Director.
• Engaging with prospects during events and ensuring timely, targeted follow-up afterwards.
• Assisting in the creation of required sales collateral such as pitch decks, service summaries, event packs and case studies.

Performance & Growth

• Tracking engagement and testing new outreach approaches to improve results.
• Sharing insights on lead quality, messaging and channel performance.
• Playing an active role in shaping and improving our business development strategies.

What You’ll Need

• Confidence and energy when approaching new people – both in person and online.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong research skills with the ability to spot valuable opportunities.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple tasks and timelines.
• Comfortable using CRMs, email platforms and LinkedIn tools.
• A resilient, proactive attitude – able to handle knockbacks and keep momentum.
• Experience in lead generation, telesales, events or sales support (agency experience a bonus).
• A genuine interest in digital marketing, web or creative services.

We’d Love You to Have

• Experience with digital products such as websites, SEO or digital marketing services.
• Familiarity with HubSpot or similar CRM platforms.
• Confidence using LinkedIn Sales Navigator, Apollo or similar prospecting tools.
• Ability to write sharp, engaging outreach copy.
• A goal-driven mindset with a hunger to succeed and progress.

Why Join Hush?

• Be part of a growing digital agency with a strong ambition for the future.
• Work in a collaborative, creative environment where your ideas matter.
• Develop your sales and marketing skills with ongoing training and mentorship.
• Hybrid working with a buzzing HQ in central Darlington.
• Regular socials, team perks and a clear progression pathway.

A Few Of Our Perks..

• Birthday Day Off: Enjoy a well-earned day off to celebrate your birthday, on us
• Personal Development Fund: Annual budget to support your learning – whether it’s a new qualification, course, or conference
• Creative Fridays: Time set aside each month to explore new tools, platforms or ideas outside of client work
• Paid Volunteering Days: Give back to the community with a day or two each year to volunteer for causes you care about
• Modern Office + An Office Dog: A relaxed, welcoming space with collaborative zones, quiet corners – and a friendly office pup!
• Regular Team Socials: From relaxed lunches, office BBQs and pool competitions to full-on adventures – we like to celebrate wins and unwind as a team
• Free Spotify Subscription: Soundtrack your day with a Premium account on us, whether you’re powering through tasks or winding down.
• Extra Days Off at Christmas: A little festive bonus – we close the office for extra time over Christmas, so you can properly switch off.
• Rijo Coffee Machine: Great ideas start with great coffee – enjoy unlimited, bean-to-cup brews, right in the office.
• Latest Equipment: From laptops to monitors, we’ll make sure you’ve got the tools you need to do your best work.

Deadline for applications: Friday 9th January 2026

*Please note: We are not accepting unsolicited CVs or approaches from recruitment agencies at this time. Any submissions received will be treated as gifts and will not establish or imply any contractual relationship.