Business Development Executive

  • Solutions 2 Recruitment
  • Burgess Hill, Sussex
  • Feb 07, 2025
Full time Sales & Marketing

Job Description

Our long term client based in Burgess Hill are looking for an experienced Business Development Executive to join their team. They are a successful business who operate in an interesting sector.

You will need to live close to Burgess Hill, West Sussex - this is NOT a remote working role. Basic salary £30,000 - £40,000 depending on experience plus competitive commission package. Monday to Friday. Career progression opportunities.

Great supportive team, modern offices and parking.

Responsibilities

This role involves a mix of appointment setting/business development as well as from time to time face to face sales that involves taking responsibility for generating new leads & opportunities that fit the target market criteria. The role involves using a variety of communication methods (phone, email, mailshots, LinkedIn) to contact decision makers at key target organisations.

Key Skills

  • Organised, methodical, self-motivated and able to follow a proven process to uncover new business opportunities and leads
  • Professional and confident communicator particularly on the phone but also by email/LinkedIn messaging
  • Ability to understand client s requirements and use this understanding to qualify a potential client against our target market criteria
  • Motivated to hit the ground running every morning and complete daily/weekly KPIs
  • Proficient in the use of all standard Microsoft products (Outlook, Excel etc)
  • Professional written and verbal communication skills and ability to communicate and interact at all levels of business
  • To be able to function in an open office environment without distraction

Tasks

  • Research & compile a list of organisations & contacts that meet our target market criteria
  • Contact these individuals using a variety of methods (phone, email, mailshots, LinkedIn etc) to qualify the organisation and discover their potential spend
  • Book meetings with potential organisations that fit our target market criteria.
  • Build strong and lasting relationships with organisations that may not need our services now, but are likely to in the future
  • Research data around potential tenders & build a strong network of contacts within target organisations to ensure we are fully aware of tenders before they are launched