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Business Development Executive

Optima Recruitment
Posted 5 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Cobham, Surrey KT113QJ, England

Salary

£36,000 - £43,200 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

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  • The position is based in Leatherhead with a salary of up to £35,000 depending on experience and offers uncapped commission with an OTE of £50,000+.
  • Candidates must have over 3 years of experience in business development and be proficient in using LinkedIn and tools like Sales Navigator.
  • The role involves conducting online research, building relationships with prospects, and negotiating business deals while achieving sales targets.
  • Additional benefits include 20 days of holiday (increasing to 25 after service), flexible hours, and a hybrid work model with one day working from home.
  • The company also offers a pension scheme, training, social events, and a referral bonus for recommending friends.
  • Based in Leatherhead
  • Up to £35,000 (DOE)
  • Uncapped commission OTE £50,000+
  • 20 days holiday + bank holidays (rising to 25 after service)
  • Hybrid (1 day WFH)
  • Flexible hours

Job specification:

  • Conduct online research to identify potential new leads and business opportunities.
  • Investigate prospects' needs and determine key decision-makers for purchasing.
  • Build strong working relationships with prospects and affiliates.
  • Negotiate and finalise business deals with clients.
  • Address customer needs and oversee the sales process.
  • Achieve and surpass sales targets.
  • Schedule and organise meetings with clients.
  • Plan and support new marketing initiatives.
  • Participate in strategy meetings and provide valuable input.
  • Offer suggestions for product improvements and development.

Person specification:

  • Over 3 years of experience in business development.
  • Proficient in utilising LinkedIn and tools like Sales Navigator.
  • Extensive experience in selling and pitching, both over the phone and in person.
  • Skilled in preparing and delivering pitches to buyers and similar stakeholders.
  • Self-motivated with a positive outlook, driven to succeed, with a strong attention to detail and focus on achieving sales targets.
  • Adept at understanding customers' needs, motivations, and concerns, and building strong rapport to close sales.
  • Highly proficient with computers and comfortable using CRM systems (experience with Pipe Drive is a plus, but not required).
  • Must be sales-driven and motivated by high earning potential.
  • Demonstrated track record of success.

Additional Information:

  • Pension
  • Training provided
  • Social events

Refer a friend and earn £100! If you have a friend who is also searching for a new opportunity in the local area, recommend Optima and if we place them (providing they complete their 3-month probation period), you will receive a £100 retail voucher of your choice!

Please note that if you have not been contacted within 5 working days, then unfortunately on this occasion your CV has not been shortlisted.

By applying for this vacancy, you accept Optima Recruitment Limited’s Privacy and GDPR Policy which can be found on our website and therefore gives us consent to contact you.

Optima Recruitment Limited are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy and are an equal opportunities employer.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.