Business Development Executive

Job Advert; Orwell; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company laptop provided

25 days' annual leave + publicholidays

Private medical healthcare cover

Training and development opportunities

Competitive salary

Job summary

Job Advert in Cambridgeshire is seeking a Business Development Executive to drive new opportunities in the care sector. You will research care groups, contact clients, and progress leads through demonstrations, trials and closure. Hybrid work with 8:00am - 4:30pm hours, salary £40,000-£45,000 DOE.

Experience in sales, strong communication, and proactive attitude are essential. You will support the sales cycle and handovers to Account Management as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in new business sales or business development.
• Ability to work in a team or independently under pressure.
• Proactive, driven with strong communication and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Research care groups and identify new business opportunities.
• Contact clients to introduce products and services.
• Develop new leads into opportunities and manage full sales process.
• Prepare opportunities for handover to Account Management.
• Use CRM to log activity and schedule demonstrations and trials.
• Promote training and educational opportunities to care homes.

Skills

New business sales

Business development

Product sales

CRM systems

Microsoft Office

Education

A-levels or equivalent

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Role: Business Development Executive

Location: Orwell, Cambridgeshire

Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm (Hybrid, depending on location)

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 (DOE)

An excellent opportunity has now arisen for an ambitious and driven Business Development Executive to join our clients organisation, supporting the continued development of new business across their industry.

Duties of a Business Development Executive:

• Researching care groups and identifying new business opportunities within the care sector.
• Contacting clients to introduce the company's products and services.
• Proactively identifying and developing new leads into potential business opportunities.
• Managing the full sales process from initial introduction and needs analysis through to demonstrations, trials and successful sale closure.
• Preparing successful new business opportunities for a smooth handover to the Account Management team.
• Using the CRM system effectively to add leads and contacts and accurately record all communications and activity.
• Organising and booking product demonstrations and trials to generate new sales and revenue.
• Supporting the effective management of Product Specialists' diaries.
• Promoting clinical training and educational opportunities to care homes and care groups.
• Working towards agreed KPIs, including key conversations, appointments booked, leads generated and contribution to new business revenue.
• Acting as an ambassador for the company and consistently promoting a positive and professional brand image.

What we would like from you:

• Previous experience of new business sales, Business development or Product sales.
• Ability to work cooperatively within a team while also working independently.
• Ability to work well under pressure within a busy environment.
• A proactive approach with the ability to use initiative when faced with challenging situations.
• Strong drive, self-motivation and accountability.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office programmes.
• A-level qualification or equivalent would be desirable but is not essential.
• Relevant product or industry knowledge would be advantageous but is not essential.

Personal Attributes:

• Organised
• Professional and confident when communicating with customers and prospects.
• Driven and motivated to achieve new business targets.
• Positive and enthusiastic approach.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Accountable for delivering agreed objectives and KPIs.
• Collaborative team player with the ability to work independently.

Benefits:

• Company laptop provided
• 25 days' annual leave + public holidays
• Private medical healthcare cover
• Training and development opportunities
• Competitive salary