Business Development Executive

Intertek; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global quality assurance company is looking for a Business Development Executive to drive revenue growth and identify new business opportunities in Greater London. The candidate will work within a successful sales team, focusing on building strong client relationships and achieving sales targets. Ideal candidates should possess excellent communication and organizational skills along with a self-motivated attitude. This position offers competitive salary and benefits, along with development opportunities within a dynamic team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Development and career opportunities

Dynamic working environment

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills to build client relationships.
• Ability to manage leads and generate opportunities.
• Proven track record in sales target achievement.

Responsibilities

• Identify new business opportunities and drive revenue growth.
• Manage client contact and maintain a sales pipeline.
• Provide support in bid and tender processes.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work under pressure and meet targets

Self-motivated with a positive 'can-do' attitude

Good IT skills, including experience working with a CRM system

Well organized and KPI driven

Job description

We are seeking a results-driven Business Development Executive to join our Softlines & Hardlines team. You will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, building strong client relationships, and driving revenue growth.

ABOUT YOU

We are seeking a highly motivated Business Development Executive to join our team. We are seeking someone with excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills. You will be highly motivated, proactive, and target oriented with strong organisational and time-management skills with attention to detail.

Required skills and experience

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet targets
• Self-motivated with a positive 'can-do' attitude
• Good IT skills, including experience working with a CRM system
• Well organised and KPI driven, understanding the importance of high activity

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

You will be working within an established and successful sales team, helping to deliver a strong sales pipeline to strengthen the business line. The role will involve working with market-leading clients on a daily basis, helping them to bring their products to market.

Key activities

• Outbound calling and messaging to new and potential customers
• Lead management, opportunity generation, client contact and pipeline maintenance
• Delivering high levels of customer service and building strong relationships with clients
• Closing deals and achieving sales targets
• Updating the Customer Relationship Management System
• Providing support in Bid and Tenders, where directed

WHAT WE OFFER

Join Intertek and become part of our global network of inspiring and entrepreneurial colleagues. We are a global family that values diversity and we thrive working together with precision, pace, and passion. We are working to make the world Ever Better, ensuring the quality, safety and sustainability of products and services used by millions of people around the world.

Competitive salary / benefits

Development and career opportunities around the Globe

Working in a highly motivated team and dynamic working environment

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer who do not discriminate against applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex or national origin.

Intertek operates a preferred supplier arrangement, and we do not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies.