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Location: Thornbury, South Gloucestershire, UKHours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Salary: £32,000 to £38,000 (depending on experience) + bonus
Start Date: ASAP
Vacancy - Business Development Executive
Are you an excellent communicator with a talent for developing strong client relationships? A leading company in their sector is looking for a proactive Business Development Executive to join their team. This exciting role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with schools and on large-scale projects, turning leads into long-term partnerships. Both part-time and full-time applicants are welcome, offering flexibility to suit your needs.
Key responsibilities include:
- Proactively engage with clients and project stakeholders to uncover and nurture business opportunities.
- Utilise ABI project systems to track and review leads, focusing on upcoming projects.
- Work closely with subcontractors and architects to fully understand project specifications, providing the information needed to develop precise and competitive quotes.
- Use a consultative approach to gather detailed client information, identifying their needs and offering tailored solutions.
- Foster strong client relationships, ensuring excellent communication throughout the sales process.
- Convert Marketing Qualified Leads (MQLs) into Sales Qualified Leads (SQLs) and SQLs into secured orders.
To be considered for this role you must possess the following attributes:
- Strong literacy and numeracy skills.
- Previous experience in business development or a customer-facing role is highly desirable, particularly within the education or construction project sectors.
- Familiarity with ABI project systems and experience engaging with subcontractors or architects will be advantageous.
- An understanding of sales processes and lead qualification is important.
In order to be considered for the role please email your cv at your earliest convenience to Rachel Hudson
ESS EMPLOYMENT work with clients and candidates from a range of disciplines and place people in permanent, contract and temporary roles. Many of our candidates and clients come to us by recommendation and we are proud of our personal, professional and friendly approach to recruitment.
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