Job Description

Business Development Executive

Department: Sales

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: GBR Manchester Hardman Boulevard

Description

We are seeking a highly motivated and results-driven Business Development Executive to join our expanding team. The ideal candidate is a proactive individual with a passion for building and nurturing client relationships and identifying new business opportunities. You will have a strong understanding of the sales process and excel at generating leads, managing client accounts, and fostering long-term partnerships.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify new business opportunities, growth areas, trends, and customers.
• Develop and implement strategic sales plans to achieve company goals and objectives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, understanding their needs and providing tailored solutions.
• Generate leads through outbound activity, networking and attending industry events.
• Prepare and deliver engaging sales presentations and proposals.
• Negotiate contracts and close agreements to maximise revenue and customer satisfaction.
• Work with senior Business Development and Account Management professionals to upskill and develop.
• Maintain comprehensive records of client interactions, sales activities and progress in Salesforce.
• Meet and exceed sales targets and KPIs by driving business growth.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Proven experience in business development, sales or a similar role.
• Excellent negotiation, communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Proficient in CRM software and MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience with lead generation and account management.

Job Benefits

We have a high-performance culture which is balanced evenly with world-class well-being initiatives and benefits:

• Flexible Working: Balance your work and personal life with our flexible working options.
• Generous Holiday Allowance: Enjoy 25 days of holiday, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy up to 5 additional days of annual leave.
• Medicash & Critical Illness Scheme
• Financial & Investment Benefits: Enjoy peace of mind with our Pension, Life Assurance, and Share Save Scheme.
• Community & Volunteering Programmes: Make a difference in your community with our volunteering opportunities.
• Green Car Scheme: Drive green and save money with our eco-friendly car scheme.
• Cycle Scheme: Stay fit and healthy with our cycle-to-work scheme.
• Special Time Off: Take time off for those big moments in life, like getting married/entering into a civil partnership, becoming a grandparent, and welcoming home a new pet.
• Family Planning: Benefit from our generous maternity and paternity leave, as well as time off and support for those undergoing fertility treatments.