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Account Executive
Cardiff
Commercial Account Executive Location: Cardiff Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Excellent Benefits Yolk Recruitment is proud to be working with a highly respected and growing insurance brokerage to recruit a Commercial Account Executive. This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking, people-focused organisation that has experienced consistent growth over a number of years. The business is now looking to appoint an additional Development-focused Account Executive to support continued expansion of its commercial client portfolio. The Role As a Commercial Account Executive, you will be responsible for developing and growing a portfolio of commercial clients, working closely with senior leadership to achieve strategic growth objectives. Your role will involve: Developing strong, long-term relationships with existing and prospective B2B clients Winning new business across a broad range of commercial clients, from sole traders to senior decision-makers within larger organisations Actively promoting the business through networking, community engagement, marketing initiatives, and client meetings Identifying and exploring new commercial opportunities through a consultative, solutions-led approach Working closely with senior stakeholders to deliver sustainable growth and strong client outcomes About You To be successful in this role, you will bring: Proven experience winning new business and building long-lasting B2B client relationships A genuine passion for business development and growing a market presence A tenacious, curious mindset with the ability to spot and develop new opportunities A consultative approach, with strong questioning and listening skills The ability to fully understand client needs and recommend appropriate insurance solutions A willingness to learn and continue developing professionally within commercial insurance This role offers a clear pathway for career progression, supported by ongoing training and fully funded professional qualifications. Rewards & Benefits Our client offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including: 25 days annual leave, increasing with length of service (plus bank holidays) Healthcare Cash Plan providing access to 17 fully funded benefits Excellent training and development programmes with accelerated career progression Fully funded CII professional qualifications Enhanced maternity and paternity policies Cycle to work scheme Gym membership discounts across the UK Access to discounted personal health policies and a wide range of insurance products High street retailer discounts through a reward and recognition platform Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
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Business Development Executive
Cardiff
Business Development Executive Basic salary £26k OTE £37K Office based - Cardiff Yolk Recruitment are working on behalf of a leading comparison service, looking for an experienced New Business Executive to join a brilliant company in Cardiff. This is a great opportunity for anyone with a background of sales who loves working towards targets, earning as much as possible and being a part of a strong team. As a Business Executive you will be working closely with the sales team and will be accountable for generating new clients. Your day will be made up of building relationships, dealing with any inbound & outbound enquiries. This role will be office based with two remote working days per month should you wish to use them. Main responsibilities as a Business Development Executive Undertake a high volume of phone calls, both inbound and outbound, to prospective clients. Targeted at 10 sales per month. Build strong relationships with potential new clients. Be proactive by reaching out via phone calls/emails to generate new business. Manage the accounts when needed. Take responsibility of growing the accounts via telemarketing. You will adapt while selling to different prospects. Thrive under pressure while working towards targets. Efficiently manage your own pipeline. Your skills/ experience as a Business Development Executive 2 years Sales experience in a B2B environment Object handling Excellent customer service skills Fully competent with Microsoft Office Applications Ability to work under pressure. Positive and outgoing Excellent time management Attention to detail. Benefits to you Basic Salary of up to £26,000 OTE £37k Monthly & quarterly bonus Flexi time Birthday off Christmas shutdown Takeaway Friday Free parking onsite Annual pay review Mon-Fri No dress code. Pension scheme Apply now for more details Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work. *Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.
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Business Development Executive
Cardiff
Position: Business Development Executive Location: Cardiff Salary: Up to £30k Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM) Yolk Recruitment are working on behalf of a training provider in Cardiff for a Business Development Executive. This exciting opportunity is ideal for a motivated individual looking to join a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment. As part of a reputable and nationally recognized training provider, the successful candidate will play a crucial role in expanding the organization's reach, particularly within the nursery sector and related industries. Key Responsibilities Lead Generation: Proactively engage in outbound calls to generate new leads and convert warm leads to meet sales targets. Consultative Selling: Conduct high-quality, meaningful conversations with key decision-makers to understand their needs and provide tailored solutions. Sales Campaigns: Execute targeted cold-calling campaigns to achieve ambitious sales goals and expand market reach. Collaboration: Partner with the marketing team to follow up on live chat and social media leads, ensuring a seamless customer journey. Market Development: Support efforts to saturate the existing UK market and assist with expansion into new regions. Compliance and Processes: Adhere to company policies and procedures to enhance customer experiences and maintain compliance. Key Skills and Attributes Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills. Sales Expertise: Previous telesales experience is highly desirable. Consultative Approach: Ability to engage in meaningful, solution-oriented discussions using provided scripts and product knowledge. Target Driven: Ambitious and results-focused, with a strong drive to exceed sales goals. Reliability: Honest, proactive, and dependable. Requirements Experience: Minimum of 2 years in a sales role (required). Ideally experience selling training but not essential Benefits and Package Salary: £30,000 Competitive commission structure Holidays: 30 days per year (including bank holidays) Health Insurance Pension Plan Birthday Leave: Day off for your birthday Additional Leave: Two weeks discretionary leave at Christmas Casual Dress Code Commission Pay
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Recruitment Consultant
Cardiff
Tech Recruitment Consultant (Perm or Contract) Hybrid | Cardiff HQ £30,000 to £45,000 DOE + uncapped commission We're expanding the Tech team at Yolk and hiring two permanent recruiters and one experienced contract biller. All roles are 360 and come with proper autonomy, support and a clear path to grow your own vertical. Why we're hiring Thanks to strong performance and increasing demand across the tech market, we're growing the team and investing early for 2026. What you'll be doing * Running the full 360 recruitment cycle * Building and owning a vertical within Tech & Digital * Developing long-term client partnerships across start-ups and established brands * Managing your pipeline, strategy and desk development * Working closely with a supportive and ambitious team Who we're looking for Permanent consultants at two levels: * Junior to mid-level 360 recruiters who want support, training and a route into senior-level roles * Experienced perm recruiters who can step in and run their own tech vertical from day one Contract consultant: * A proven contract biller who understands pace, margin, compliance and contractor management * Someone who can develop new business and grow tech accounts confidently Across all roles: * 360 recruitment experience (open on level for perm, essential for contract) * Strong communication and relationship-building skills * A proactive approach and the ability to own your workload * An interest in the Technology & Digital sector, or experience within it What you'll get * Uncapped commission from day one * Transparent progression routes and genuine career development * Quarterly trips and monthly team socials * Birthday off (paid) and extended Christmas leave * Up to £1,500 referral bonus * Wellbeing support * Over £1,000 a year in employee savings * The chance to specialise properly without feeling boxed in Why join us You'll be part of a team that's grown quickly, has strong client relationships and is aiming high for 2026. Ownership, trust and development are key parts of how we work. If you want somewhere you can build a profitable desk and progress at your own pace, you'll fit in well here. Interested? Send your CV or get in touch with Lewis Allen for a chat. Referrals are always welcome.
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Personally I'm very familiar with the recruitment process and the obstacles a recruitment consultant can face during it. I have to say that Yolk were brilliant throughout my journey, they were readily available during both the interviewing and on-boarding process, keeping me updated and providing great advice/feedback. Many thanks Yolk.
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Yolk are by far one of the best recruitment specialists I have ever worked with. From start to finish Yolk were all over every part of the process, and not once did I need to chase for anything or wait for a response when I asked a question, as responses were pretty much immediate. I would hands down recommend Yolk. Outstanding professionalism, great personality, very knowledgeable, extremely efficient, and with you every step of the way!
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This was my first time using a recruitment agency and Yolk were brilliant from the first call I received. They were very informative and friendly about the role they had for me, any questions or worries I had they had the answer to. They were constantly keeping in touch and keeping me updated.I can’t thank Yolk enough for all the help and advice they gave, and they found me the perfect role at a brilliant company. Anyone looking for a sales r...
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Pasher Prazsky
Senior Consultant | SAAS & Tech Sales
Pasher specialises in connecting exceptional sales talent with leading companies nationwide, from entry-level to executive scales.
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David Jenkins
Sales Director
David identifies opportunities for Yolk to partner with clients who are undergoing growth, discovering how we can take them to the next level.