Job Title: Business Development Executive
Location: Bracknell
Salary: £24,000 per annum + £12,000 Commission
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
About this company:
This company provides a nationwide service for compliance across the UK with airtightness (Part L or Section 6), sound insulation (Part E or Section 5) and ventilation (Part F) testing and consultancy. Our range of services to help constructors and designers comply with Building Regulations, and ensure buildings are completed to design requirements.
The Role:
The Business Development Executive is responsible for driving growth and expanding the company's market presence by identifying new business opportunities, building and maintaining strong client relationships, and strategically enhancing revenue.
Main duties: (not exhaustive)
Lead Generation and Sales:
- Generate leads through networking, research, and cold outreach.
- Develop and maintain a pipeline of potential clients.
- Lead proposals, and negotiations with prospective clients.
- Convert leads into orders and achieve sales targets.
Client Relationship Management:
- Build, maintain, and nurture strong relationships with existing and new clients.
- Understand client requirements and provide tailored solutions that align with business offerings.
- Act as the main point of contact for clients during the sales process.
Strategic Planning:
- Collaborate with senior management to develop and implement strategies for business development and growth.
- Work closely with marketing, product, and sales teams to align business development efforts with overall company goals.
- Contribute to long-term business planning and forecasting.
Reporting and Analysis:
- Track and report on sales performance, pipeline activity, and market insights.
- Provide feedback to senior management regarding the success of business strategies.
- Use data and analytics to refine business development processes.
Skills and Knowledge:
- Goal-Oriented and Self-Motivated
- Strategic Thinking and Planning
- Negotiation and Persuasion Skills
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Time Management and Organisational Skills
- Sales Skills: Strong sales acumen with a proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present and negotiate at all levels.
- Networking: Exceptional networking and relationship-building abilities
- Analytical Thinking: Strong analytical skills with the ability to analyze data and market trends to inform strategic decisions.
- Problem Solving: Ability to identify business challenges and develop solutions that meet client needs.
- Team Collaboration: Experience working collaboratively across departments to achieve business goals.
Qualifications & Experience
- 2-5 years of experience in business development, sales, or a related role, preferably within construction
What this company can offer you:
- Workplace Pension Scheme
- Life Assurance – 4 times annual gross reference salary
- Help@Hand – Online GP Support Services
- 26 Annual Holidays (pro-rata) and additional Bank Holidays
- Non-contractual employee discount voucher benefit portal - Boostworks
- Company Sick Pay (after confirmation)
- Eye tests
- Compassionate Leave
- Bounty Scheme (referral program)
- Christmas Shutdown period (with nominated Annual Holidays)
- Free car park on a first come first serve basis
- Electrical Vehicle Charging point in the car park (Bracknell only)
- Employee well-being: Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 confidential service)
Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role.
Please Note: We are unable to provide sponsorship for this role so all applicants will need to already possess the right to live and work in the UK in order to be considered.
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