Business Development Officer

A fast-growing UK awarding and end-point assessment organisation is seeking a driven Business Development Officer to join its ambitious commercial team.

This role focuses on identifying and securing new business, growing existing accounts, and supporting the organisation's continued expansion within the education and training sector. You'll work in a target-driven environment, using a consultative sales approach to build strong relationships and deliver results.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and win new business opportunities
• Grow and retain existing customer accounts
• Book and support qualified sales meetings
• Achieve and exceed individual and team sales targets
• Manage pipeline activity accurately through CRM
• Build relationships with key education and public-sector stakeholders
• Support wider business development and marketing initiatives

About You

• Experience in sales or business development
• Confident working to targets and KPIs
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Organised, proactive, and results-focused
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment

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