Business Development and Sales Executive
<p><strong>Business Development and Sales Executive - EMEA Region | Fully Remote | Applicants Based Anywhere in EMEA</strong></p> <p>Join our global team, today.</p> <p><strong>Location: UK</strong></p> <p>Global remote role, candidates must currently reside in an EMEA country with the legal right to work there.</p> <p>As a global company, we support flexible working arrangements, including remote and hybrid working options where local office facilities are available.</p> <p><strong>Employment and Contract Type</strong></p> <p>Full-time and permanent position.</p> <p><strong>Salary:</strong></p> <p><strong>UK:</strong> £30,816 - £34,201 per annum (Grade 4)</p> <p><strong>For countries not listed above, salary will be aligned to the successful candidate’s location and local market conditions.</strong></p> <p><strong>Who is Mauve Group, and what do we do?</strong></p> <p>Mauve Group was established in 1996 with a simple office in Italy. Since then, we have expanded to become a leading, award-winning provider of <strong>Employer of Record (EoR) and global employment solutions</strong> – powered by our <strong>all-in-one workforce management platform.</strong></p> <p>We operate in <strong>150+ countries</strong> across <strong>seven regions</strong>, supporting businesses and organisations across <strong>70+ sectors</strong> as they scale internationally and manage their global workforces.</p> <p>Our mission is to <strong>reduce risk, maximise compliance, and enhance employee satisfaction</strong> throughout the global HR process.</p> <p>But that is not all. Mauve is a <strong>people-first community</strong>. We understand that our employees are diverse individuals with fulfilling lives beyond work. For those who join us, we offer <strong>a range of perks and benefits</strong> to support your personal growth and wellbeing – more on these later.</p> <p><strong>The Main Purpose of Your Role</strong></p> <p>The Business Development and Sales Executive will be responsible for winning new business through a combination of proactive outbound sales activity (80%) and effective conversion of inbound leads (20%).</p> <p>This is a 360 new client acquisition role focused on identifying, engaging, qualifying, and converting prospective clients globally. Success is measured by new client acquisition, win rate, and revenue generation.</p> <p>The role requires high-velocity outbound prospecting, strong consultative selling skills, and the ability to convert marketing-generated and organic inbound enquiries into long-term clients.</p> <p>Due to the global nature of the role, flexibility to work across time zones may be required.</p> <p><strong>Requirements</strong></p> <p>If you have a mix of the following skills and personal attributes, you may be who we are looking for.</p> <p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p> <p><strong>Essential</strong></p> <ul> <li>Degree educated or 3 years' experience in a global services sale.</li></ul> <p><strong>Desirable</strong></p> <ul> <li>Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, or a related field</li></ul> <p><strong>Knowledge & Experience</strong></p> <p><strong>Essential</strong></p> <ul> <li>At least 3 years' experience in global sales.</li><li>Experience working for a global organisation.</li><li>Demonstrable experience in B2B new business sales.</li><li>Experience generating new business through outbound sales tactics.</li><li>Experience converting inbound leads into closed business.</li><li>Experience working with CRM systems such as Salesforce and Sage People.</li><li>At least 3 years' demonstrable experience of working in a sales environment or allied service such as business development, client services, or products.</li></ul> <p><strong>Desirable</strong></p> <ul> <li>At least 3 years' experience in a Global Mobility or EoR sector/industry.</li><li>Experience working with partnerships/referrals</li></ul> <p><strong>Required competencies</strong></p> <p><strong>Core competencies</strong></p> <ul> <li>Target driven and resilient.</li><li>Proactive and self-motivated.</li><li>Strong attention to detail, with high standards of accuracy and quality.</li><li>Confident, adaptable, and globally minded.</li><li>Apply a flexible and proactive approach to workload with conflicting deadlines</li><li>Strong team working skills</li><li>Positive attitude with strong interpersonal skills.</li></ul> <p><strong>Technical competencies</strong></p> <ul> <li>Strong consultative selling and negotiation skills.</li><li>Strong IT skills (MS Office, Salesforce).</li><li>Advanced English communication skills (verbal and written).</li><li>Excellent time management and organisational skills.</li><li>Commercial awareness.</li><li>Excellent presentation and stakeholder engagement skills.</li><li>Strong active listening skills</li><li>Excellent consultative selling and negotiation skills</li><li>Ability to think creatively and strategically.</li><li>Additional language skills</li></ul> <p><strong>Perks and Benefits</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Generous annual leave</strong>, plus public holidays based on location.</li><li><strong>Extra annual leave</strong> for your birthday or an alternative celebration day.</li><li>Access to an <strong>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)</strong></li><li><strong>Pension plan</strong> with contributions from Mauve Group (where applicable).</li><li>Opportunities for <strong>professional growth via Mauve Academy</strong> – our learning portal.</li><li><strong>Annual training allowance</strong> for career development.</li><li><strong>Hybrid working environment</strong>, with home setup allowance (where applicable).</li><li><strong>Optical benefits</strong> (£155/180 toward eye tests, glasses, and lenses).</li><li><strong>Exciting opportunities</strong>, including domestic/international travel, team meet-ups, and company-wide events.</li></ul> <p><strong>Apply Now</strong></p> <p>Please direct your cover letter, explaining why you want to work at Mauve Group and how your experience, skills, and qualifications align with the role.</p> <p>Send your cover letter and CV <strong>in English</strong>, with the job title in the subject line.</p> <p>Good luck!</p> <p><strong>What’s Next?</strong></p> <ul> <li>Applications close on <strong>26th June 2026</strong> – first interviews likely to be held <strong>1st July 2026</strong>.</li><li>Due to the high volume of applications, we may not be able to respond to everyone. If you have not heard from us by <strong>5th July 2026</strong>, please consider your application <strong>unsuccessful on this occasion.</strong></li><li>We reserve the right to <strong>close the job posting early</strong> if we receive a high number of applications.</li></ul>