Business Development Executive

Phil Mac Associates LLP; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits a passionate sales professional to join a dynamic team in a rapidly growing company. This role as a Business Development Representative offers the chance to drive new business acquisition while receiving comprehensive training and support. You will be responsible for generating leads, developing client relationships, and executing marketing strategies. With a focus on personal and professional growth, this position promises a rewarding career path within a supportive environment. If you're ambitious, results-driven, and eager to learn, this role could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and networking ability are essential.
• A degree and B2B sales experience are desirable but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Identify and close new business opportunities.
• Maintain excellent client relationships through a consultative approach.
• Accurate record-keeping using CRM and sales documentation.

Skills

Professional communication skills

Networking ability

Commercial understanding

Organised work ethic

Results-oriented

Entrepreneurial spirit

Computer literacy (Microsoft Office)

Education

Degree Level Educated

Tools

CRM software

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

AgbioInvestor was established in 2017 to provide news and analysis covering the global crop protection and seeds & traits industries. We have rapidly grown to be the leading source of agricultural business intelligence for our international client base. In recognition of this, we were recently bestowed with royal approval and granted a Queen's Award for International Trade 2022.

AgbioInvestor is looking for a sales professional to join an expanding Sales team during an exciting crucial period of growth. The role will be based within our new dedicated sales hub in Newcastle, with offices located on the East side of the city. Our commitment to the development of our sales operation will provide excellent career development and progression opportunities for new team members.

Job title: Business Development Representative

Salary: Competitive + Uncapped Commission

Location: Newcastle, Hoults Yard, NE6 2HL

Purpose of the position:

Core duties will involve identifying, qualifying, and closing new business opportunities, supporting and developing a marketing strategy, and maintaining client relations. There will also be the opportunity to travel and accompany senior team members on client visits, industry events, or conferences.

The role is a junior/entry-level sales position with full internal and external training provided.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, committed, and driven sales professional, with the primary function of supporting and executing the new business acquisition strategy of AgbioInvestor.

Job Description:

• Lead generation
• Sourcing and developing new business opportunities
• Demonstration of services to clients
• Creating and maintaining excellent relationships with clients through a consultative sales approach
• Accurate record-keeping using our CRM, sales pipeline, and revenue reporting documents

Essential requirements:

• Professional communication skills
• Excellent networking ability and natural communication style
• Able to demonstrate strong commercial understanding and business acumen
• Hunger to learn and an ability to pick things up easily
• Organised and disciplined work ethic
• Ambitious, energetic, and dynamic person with the ability to work under pressure
• Results-oriented, self-motivated person
• Entrepreneurial spirit
• Computer literate (Microsoft XP: Excel, Word, Email, Access, PowerPoint)

Desirable requirements:

• Degree Level Educated
• Two years of B2B Sales Experience

This position is a six-month probationary period. After successful completion, the post will be on a permanent full-time basis.