Business Development Executive

Veriforce; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid workplace policy

Healthcare Plan

Pension scheme with employer contrib.

Life Assurance – 3X base salary

Rewards Program – discounts & cashback

LinkedIn Learning License

Job summary

ISOQAR, a UKAS-accredited certification body, seeks a Business Development Executive (Technical Sales Officer) in Manchester. You will handle inbound sales enquiries, build relationships, and collaborate with clients to determine best-fit audit solutions.

Training is provided; strong learning aptitude and attention to detail are essential. You will work in a hybrid setup, with three days in the office, and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including enhanced parental leave, healthcare,

Qualifications

• Telephone-based sales experience
• Demonstrable experience of building strong working relationships at all levels
• Confident in CRM systems for analysis and reporting
• Ability to present in a clear and concise manner and in a professional capacity
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong decision-making skills
• Strong interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Gather business process information from clients
• Collaborate with clients to determine the best-fit approach
• Utilise internal systems and industry guidelines to establish audit durations
• Manage a project pipeline
• Prepare proposals

Skills

Telephone-based sales

Relationship building

CRM systems

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Decision making

Interpersonal skills

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Business Development Executive

Application Deadline: 18 October 2026

Department: Sales

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Manchester, UK

Reporting To: Head of Sales and Onboarding

Description

Empowering organisations to achieve their highest potential. At ISOQAR, we draw on our experience, knowledge, and ambition to empower organisations to achieve their highest potential. As a UKAS-accredited certification body, we conduct audits against ISO standards and issue ISO certifications. Through a portfolio of progressive solutions, including ISO certification, training, and consultancy, we work with customers to strengthen their businesses, all delivered by our in-house experts. The Business Development Executive, known internally as the Technical Sales Officer, is responsible for managing inbound sales enquiries from both new and existing customers. Although the technical aspects are taught in-house and require no prior experience, the role demands a strong desire to learn and meticulous attention to detail. It combines comprehensive product knowledge, in-depth sector understanding, awareness of industry regulations, and adept problem-solving skills.

What that means day to day

• Gather business process information from clients
• Collaborate with clients to determine the best-fit approach
• Utilise internal systems and industry guidelines to establish audit durations
• Manage a project pipeline
• Prepare proposals

What you’ll need to be successful

Essentials:

• Telephone-based sales experience
• Demonstrable experience of building strong working relationships at all levels.
• Confident in CRM systems for analysis and reporting
• Ability to present in a clear and concise manner and in a professional capacity
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong decision-making skills
• Strong interpersonal skills

Desirable:

• Wide industry and B2B background
• Knowledge of certification or TIC industry
• Ability to complete tenders, Pre-Qualification Questionnaires and supplier proposals

What you'll get in return

ISOQAR has a hybrid workplace policy, where you will work from the office 3 days per week. We want you to be able to do your best work here. We emphasize providing many ways to support our team to do their best work and below are some of the perks and benefits we offer:

Personal Health & Wellbeing / Benefits

• Enhanced Parental Leave
• Generous annual leave
• Healthcare Plan
• Annual Giving Day – an extra day to give back to yourself or your community
• Cycle-to-work Scheme

Future Planning

• Pension scheme with employer contributions
• Life Assurance – 3X base salary
• Rewards Program – access to discounts and cashback
• LinkedIn Learning License for upskilling & development

Our recruitment team assesses and reviews all applications against the role and business needs. We believe in people having transferable and soft skills and want you to know that we do consider where an individual might not meet all the criteria, but have the aptitude and capability, nonetheless. Our priority is to ensure we set people up for success. We will make a final call based on our determining whether we can offer the necessary support to upskill or provide the developmental support needed for you to get the best out of this opportunity with us! We’re keen to ensure our hiring process allows you to be at your best, so if you need us to make any adjustments, please just let us know.

What you can expect if you apply:

• A response to your application within 15 working days
• An interview process consisting of:
  • An initial discovery call with the recruiter
  • A first stage interview via Microsoft Teams
  • Additional interview (likely face to face) with the stakeholders you’ll be working with closely in the role