Business Development Executive

Actively Reviewing the Applications

befree Global

India, Maharashtra Full-Time On-site

Posted 18 hours ago • Apply by June 16, 2026

Job Description

Job Title: BDE/Lead Gen – UK SME Businesses

Location: Pune (On-site)

Experience: 2 Years

Industry: Accounting / Bookkeeping / Tax Outsourcing/ Financial services

Key Responsibilities

Identify and research UK-based small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) that require bookkeeping, VAT, payroll, and tax services.
Generate B2C leads by targeting business owners, directors, and decision-makers.
Use platforms such as LinkedIn, Google search, company directories, and business databases to identify prospects.
Build and maintain a database of qualified UK prospects.
Conduct email outreach, LinkedIn messaging, and follow-ups to initiate conversations.
Qualify leads based on business size, accounting needs, and outsourcing potential.
Schedule introductory calls or meetings for the sales team with interested prospects.
Maintain lead activity and pipeline updates in CRM or lead tracking tools.
Support the sales team with market research on UK SME sectors.

Required Skills & Qualifications

2+ years experience in lead generation, inside sales, or business development.
Experience working with international markets (UK preferred).
Strong online research and prospecting skills.
Experience using LinkedIn, email outreach, and lead databases.
Basic understanding of SME business operations or professional services.
Good written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Experience

Experience in lead generation for accounting, financial services, or outsourcing firms.
Familiarity with tools like LinkedIn Sales Navigator, Apollo, Lusha, Hunter, etc.
Understanding of UK SME landscape.