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Business Development Executive

Leyton, Phoenix, AZ, United States


About Leyton Leyton is a global innovation funding consultancy founded in 1997, with over 5,000 employees across 35+ offices in 16 countries, including Boston, San Francisco, Houston, Phoenix, New York, Montreal, Toronto, Alberta, and Vancouver.

We help businesses of all sizes enhance their financial performance without disrupting core operations.

Leyton specializes in innovation funding in the U.S., including:

Grants and other incentives

We are a team of financial strategists, consultants, and industry experts committed to helping clients maximize available incentives while driving sustainable growth.

Role Overview This is a hybrid BDR + BDE role, meaning you will be responsible for both:

Outbound lead generation and prospecting (BDR function)

Full-cycle sales ownership from outreach to closing (BDE function)

You will be supported by a strong sales leadership team and work closely with consultants, analysts, and leadership to drive revenue impact.

Key Responsibilities

Identify, prospect, and generate new business opportunities across the U.S. market

Own the full sales cycle from first outreach to closing and onboarding

Focused on selling Tariff-Recovery Services across the U.S. market

Conduct high-volume outbound outreach (calls, emails, LinkedIn, and networking)

Build and manage a strong, qualified sales pipeline

Engage and present to C-level executives and senior decision-makers

Develop tailored, consultative value propositions aligned with client needs

Collaborate with consultants and internal teams to maximize deal conversion

Support and influence go-to-market strategy execution

Train and align inside sales resources to support your pipeline strategy

Meet and exceed weekly, monthly, and quarterly KPIs

Manage and grow client relationships with a focus on retention and expansion

Operate across U.S. time zones while based in the Phoenix office

What We’re Looking For

1–2 years of experience in sales, business development, or outbound prospecting (an asset)

Experience in consultative or solution-based selling is a strong asset

Proven ability to handle high-volume outreach and pipeline generation

Strong communication, negotiation, and closing skills

Confidence engaging senior executives and stakeholders

Highly disciplined, self-motivated, and results-driven mindset

Ability to perform in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment

Interest in finance, consulting, tax, or professional services is a plus

Experience with CRM tools (Salesforce, SalesLoft, HubSpot, etc.) is beneficial

Why Join Leyton This is not a traditional sales role. It is a career accelerator inside an elite sales organization.

You will gain:

Direct exposure to high-value U.S. enterprise clients

Fast-track progression into senior closing roles

Intensive training and mentorship through Leyton Academy

Experience working in a global consulting environment

A performance-driven culture where results are rewarded

Competitive base salary plus performance-based bonus structure

Career growth opportunities within a rapidly expanding global consultancy

18 days (144 hours) of accrued PTO per year

5 days (40 hours) of accrued sick leave

401(k) with employer matching

Medical, dental, vision, prescription, and paramedical coverage

Healthcare FSA and HRA

Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave (compliant with state and local law)

Complimentary time off in the summer and at Christmas (subject to management’s discretion)

Summer Fridays (half-days in July and August, subject to management’s discretion)

Flexibility & Culture

Fun quarterly team events and a supportive, inclusive workplace environment

Volunteer and community engagement opportunities

Work From Anywhere (WFA): up to one month per year

Work From Any Leyton Office: up to two weeks per year, subject to approval

Compensation & Earning Potential

Strong quarterly performance bonuses

High-performing individuals can significantly exceed OTE

Culture We are building a merit‑based sales team where:

Effort is matched with reward

High standards are expected and supported

This is a role for individuals who want to push themselves, develop rapidly, and build a high‑income sales career in a structured, high‑performance environment.

Leyton is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employment decisions are based on merit, performance, and business needs.

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