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Business Development Executive - Fantastic environment and progression opportunities
- 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:
- This is is UNIQUE opportunity to join an exciting growing business in a vibrant office enviroment
- 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:
- 2 years + 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:
- Company Pension
- Training provided
- Social events
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Please note that if you have not been contacted within 5 working days, then unfortunately on this occasion your CV has not been shortlisted.
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