Business Development Executive - #2188983

Company Description

Xinova Limited is a global business consulting firm that helps entrepreneurs, startups, and international companies build and expand across borders. The company has evolved from a global mobility consultancy into a multidisciplinary advisory firm offering integrated business, market, and strategic consulting services. Xinova supports clients with company formation, market entry, operational planning, brand strategy, and cross-border expansion in the UK, EU, Asia, and other markets. The firm is developing a future-focused investment and consulting platform to support high-potential founders through strategic guidance, funding, and long-term partnership. Driven by integrity, insight, and innovation, Xinova aims to transform ideas into sustainable global ventures and be a trusted partner for international business growth.

Role Description

The Business Development Executive will play a key role in identifying and pursuing new business opportunities, managing the sales pipeline, and supporting Xinova’s growth across target markets. Day-to-day responsibilities include generating and qualifying leads, conducting outreach to prospective clients, and presenting Xinova’s consulting and advisory services to decision-makers. The role involves maintaining and developing client relationships, supporting account management activities, and collaborating with internal teams to refine proposals and solutions. The Business Development Executive will also research market trends, contribute to business development strategies, and prepare regular reports on performance and opportunities. This is a contract, hybrid role based in Manchester, with a combination of on-site client and team meetings and some work from home.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess skills in New Business Development and Lead Generation, including prospecting, pipeline management, and converting opportunities into engagements.
• Candidates should possess strong Business acumen and strategic thinking skills to understand client needs and align solutions with market and growth objectives.
• Candidates should possess excellent Communication skills, including clear written and verbal communication, presentation abilities, and professional client interaction.
• Candidates should possess Account Management skills, such as relationship building, client retention, and ongoing service follow-up.
• Proven experience in B2B sales or business development, ideally within consulting, professional services, or international business environments.
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and thrive in a dynamic, growth-focused organization.
• Comfort working in a hybrid setup in Manchester, engaging both in-person and remotely with clients and colleagues.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, International Relations, or a related field is preferred; relevant experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.
• Familiarity with CRM tools and basic sales reporting; additional language skills and experience with cross-border or international markets are beneficial.

Benefits:

• Employee Training Programme.
• Employee Perks.
• Menstrual Leave.
• Female Friendly working environment.
• 28 days paid leave.

Dreams | Creativity | Passion | Equity | Challenging

The ideal Xinova Co-op/ Intern candidate feels connected to our core values and looking to make an impact within a global organisation. You are dreamer and often identify areas of opportunity and take initiative to improve them yourself. You are passionate about your work and respect others no matter their races, gender, and culture. You want to be a part of something larger than you with the unlimited creativity. You always think out of the box and never limited yourself. These values define Xinova Limited and pushing us forward in a competitive era of resources. It’s a start-up team for a big effort, and we need individuals with varying perspective to managing our resources great. Because different people, with different perspective and ideas are the key to helping Xinova bring the future!

Xinova Limited is committed to Equality of Opportunity and actively welcomes all applications from all sections of community no regards age, gender, sexual orientation, races and provide the same opportunity to every single individual.