Sales and Business Development Executive

Sales and Business Development Executive

Location: Home based / Remote, with some travel. You should live in Yorkshire or Lancashire and be a car owner.
Salary: £33,000 – £36,000 pa negotiable. Achievable and Significant Commission Structure.
Contract: Full time permanent. 5 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays.

Our client is a consultancy service that supports, advises and guides a variety of social care businesses. They are looking for a highly motivated, driven and energetic Sales and Business Development Executive who has very high standards of probity.

In this role, your main responsibility will be to drive sales. You’ll also help to identify new market opportunities, develop relevant strategies and maintain client relationships. You’ll contribute to the development of engaging digital content such as blogs and posts, across various platforms.

If you have a strong understanding of the sales process, excellent communication skills and a flair for digital marketing, this position offers a great opportunity to showcase your talent.  

Sales and Business Development Executive - Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement effective sales strategies to achieve targets.
• Be able to sell, from prospecting to closing.
• Build and maintain strong, professional relationships with clients.
• Research and identify potential new clients and market opportunities.
• Prepare accurate sales forecasts.
• Respond to sales enquiries from new and existing clients.
• Prepare and analyse sales reports.
• Support day-to-day marketing duties, ensuring smooth execution of campaigns.
• Collaborate with the Managing Director and the Social Media and Digital Marketing Manager, to help design and launch marketing campaigns.
• Assist with creating compelling content for digital platforms, including email, blogs, and social media.
• Monitor market trends, competitors and product developments.
• Travel to clients, seminars and conferences is part of the role. All expenses are covered.

What are we looking for?

• Proven experience in sales, marketing or related fields.
• Experience within the social care sector would be beneficial
• Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written.
• Ability to build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Analytical skills to assess market trends and customer needs.
• Self-motivated with a results-driven approach.
• Excellent IT skills, particularly with Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint.
• Strong understanding of CRM, social media management tools and email marketing platforms.
• Creative mindset with the ability to generate exciting ideas for social media.
• Ability to organise your workload efficiently.
• Keen eye for detail and willingness to learn.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a dynamic and supportive team who are driven to make a difference.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career development.
• A chance to make an impact and contribute to our brand’s success.

If you feel you have the skills and experience to be successful in this role then click “Apply” today to submit your CV!