Job Summary
We are seeking a proactive and results-driven Business Development Executive to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, building strong client relationships, and driving revenue growth. This role offers an excellent platform for individuals passionate about sales and strategic growth, with the opportunity to utilise CRM tools as applicable to optimise outreach and engagement.
Duties
- Identify and pursue new business leads through market research, networking, and cold outreach.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with prospective clients to understand their needs and present tailored solutions.
- Prepare compelling proposals and presentations to secure new contracts and partnerships.
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless onboarding of new clients and ongoing account management.
- Develop and Utilise CRM software, to track leads, manage contacts, and analyse sales data for strategic planning.
- Attend industry events, conferences, and networking functions to promote the organisation’s services.
- Monitor market trends and competitor activities to identify emerging opportunities or threats.
- Prepare regular reports on sales activities, pipeline status, and revenue forecasts for senior management.
Experience
- Proven experience in business development or sales roles within a B2B environment.
- Strong familiarity with CRM software to improve and implement systems.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
- Demonstrated ability to build relationships and influence decision-makers at various organisational levels.
- Ability to work independently whilst contributing effectively within a team setting.
- Organised with a strategic mindset, capable of managing multiple priorities simultaneously. This position offers an engaging environment for ambitious professionals eager to contribute to organisational growth while developing their career in business development. Applicants should be highly motivated, adaptable, and possess a keen understanding of sales processes within competitive markets.
- Knowledge of the education and training sector, with experience selling or advising on apprenticeships and professional training programmes such as AAT, IAB, bookkeeping, payroll, Excel, finance, and business start-up courses, would be highly advantageous.
This position offers an engaging environment for ambitious professionals eager to contribute to organisational growth while developing their career in business development. Applicants should be highly motivated, adaptable, and possess a keen understanding of sales processes within competitive markets. A discretionary performance-based incentive structure may also be available.
Pay: £25,000.00-£30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Employee discount
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Stoke-on-Trent ST1
