Join Mauve Group as a Business Development & Sales Executive

Location(s)

UK, Ireland, Cyprus.

You must currently live in any of the countries above and have the legal right to work there.

As a global company with locations around the world, you can opt to work from home or choose a hybrid approach where we have an office.

Employment and contract type

Permanent, full-time.

Salary

UK: £30,816 - £34,201 per annum.

Cyprus: €26,361 to €29,695 per annum.

Ireland: €37,626 to €44,322 per annum.

Who is Mauve Group, and what do we do?

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 Employer of Record (EOR) and global employment solutions – powered by our all-in-one workforce management platform.

We operate in 150+ countries across seven regions, supporting businesses and organisations across 70+ industries as they scale internationally and manage their global workforces.

Our mission is to reduce risk, maximise compliance, and enhance employee satisfaction throughout the global HR process.

But that’s not all. Mauve is a people-first community. We understand that our employees are diverse individuals with fulfilling lives beyond work. For those who join us, we offer a range of perks and benefits to support your personal growth and wellbeing – more on these later.

The main purpose of your role

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%).

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.

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.

Due to the global nature of the role, flexibility to work across time zones may be required.

What will you be doing as the Business Development and Sales Executive?

• Following defined inbound and outbound sales processes to ensure consistency and accuracy.
• Taking ownership of achieving a personal sales target.
• Conducting proactive outbound business development through research, prospecting, and targeted outreach (calls, emails, LinkedIn, and other channels).
• Researching, identifying, and targeting new business opportunities aligned with company strategy, including engaging referral partners.
• Developing and maintaining a robust pipeline of prospective clients and progressing opportunities through the full sales cycle.
• Securing and leading meetings with prospective clients through proactive outreach and networking.
• Responding promptly to and qualifying inbound enquiries from marketing campaigns, events, referrals, and the website using a consultative sales approach.
• Matching solutions to client requirements using a consultative approach.
• Closing sales using the company’s defined sales methodology.
• Ensuring a smooth handover to Client Management following signed proposals/service agreements.
• Participating in bids and tenders generated through outbound activity or inbound channels, as directed by the Global Inbound Sales Lead.
• Ensuring accurate tracking of sales activity, opportunities, results, and forecasting within Salesforce CRM.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with key prospects and stakeholders.
• Representing the company at domestic and international events, trade shows, local networking opportunities, and online forums, including speaking engagements where required.
• Collaborating with the Commercial Operations and Onboarding Coordinator to ensure a smooth handover of signed clients.
• Providing structured feedback to the Marketing team, via the Global Inbound Sales Lead, on lead quality, campaign performance, customer interactions and insights, and brand perception.
• Monitoring market trends and conditions, industry developments, and the competitive landscape to identify new opportunities.
• Managing and reporting individual expenses to the Global Sales Lead for approval and budget tracking processes.

Requirements

If you have a mix of the following skills and personal attributes, you may be who we’re looking for.

Qualifications

Essential:

• Degree educated or 3 years’ experience in a global sales role.

Desirable:

• Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, or a related field.

Knowledge and experience

Essential:

• At least 3 years' experience in global sales.
• Experience working for a global organisation.
• Demonstrable experience in B2B new business sales.
• Experience generating new business through outbound sales tactics.
• Experience converting inbound leads into closed business.
• Experience working with CRM systems such as Salesforce and Sage People.
• At least 3 years' demonstrable experience of working in a sales environment or allied service such as business development, client services, or products.

Desirable:

• At least 3 years’ experience in the Global Mobility or EOR sector/industry.
• Experience working with partnerships/referrals.

Skills

Essential:

• Strong consultative selling and negotiation skills.
• Strong IT skills (MS Office, Salesforce, etc.).
• Advanced English communication skills (verbal and written).
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.
• Commercial awareness.
• Excellent presentation and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong active listening skills
• Excellent consultative selling and negotiation skills
• Ability to think creatively and strategically.

Desirable:

• Additional language skills.

Personal attributes

• Target-driven and resilient.
• Proactive and self-motivated.
• Strong attention to detail, with high standards of accuracy and quality.
• Confident, adaptable, and globally minded.
• Apply a flexible and proactive approach to workload with conflicting deadlines.
• Strong team working skills.
• Positive attitude with strong interpersonal skills.

Perks and benefits

• Generous annual leave, plus public holidays based on location.
• Extra annual leave for your birthday or an alternative celebration day.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Pension plan with contributions from Mauve Group (where applicable).
• Opportunities for professional growth via Mauve Academy – our learning portal.
• Annual training allowance for career development.
• Hybrid working environment, with home setup allowance (where applicable).
• Optical benefits (£155/€180 toward eye tests, glasses, and lenses).
• Exciting opportunities, including domestic/international travel, team meet-ups, and company-wide events.

Apply now

Please direct your cover letter to Joseph Mojume – Global Sales Manager, explaining why you want to work at Mauve Group and how your experience, skills, and qualifications align with the role.

Send your cover letter and CV in English, with the job title in the subject line, to recruitment@mauvegroup.com.

Good luck!

What’s next?

• Applications close on 5^th April 2026 – first interviews are likely to be held on 13^th April 2026.
• Due to the high volume of applications, we may not be able to respond to everyone. If you haven’t heard from us by 17^th April 2026, please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion.
• We reserve the right to close the job posting early, if we receive a high number of applications.

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Equality and diversity statement

Mauve Group operates in many parts of the world, each with unique cultural identities, and is committed to equality of opportunity and freedom from discrimination.

We accept, respect, and celebrate diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. By embracing these differences, we drive innovation and business growth.