Business Development Executive

Vero HR; Reading; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday 33 days incl. BH

Wellness platform

Cycle to work scheme

Pension

Clear progression

Job summary

Vero HR is seeking a proactive Business Development Executive to drive new business within the learning and development sector. The role involves identifying opportunities, engaging with decision-makers and managing the sales process from initial contact through to close.

The ideal candidate will generate opportunities via cold outreach, build a robust pipeline and deliver compelling presentations and proposals. This is a dynamic role in a supportive, growth‑minded team.

Qualifications

• Experience in a B2B sales or business development role.
• Ability to generate opportunities and manage multiple deals.
• Comfort presenting solutions to stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong time management and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Generate new business opportunities through cold calling, networking, events and outreach.
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of prospective clients.
• Lead full sales cycle from lead to close.
• Conduct exploratory meetings to identify client needs.
• Deliver presentations, proposals and demos.
• Develop relationships with prospective and existing clients.

Skills

B2B sales

Cold calling

Pipeline management

Presentations

Stakeholder engagement

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree (beneficial)

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a Business Development Executive to join a growing and highly regarded organisation within the learning and development sector.

This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded and proactive sales professional to play a key role in driving new business growth. Working within a supportive and collaborative commercial team, you will be responsible for identifying, developing and converting new business opportunities.

This role would suit a driven individual who enjoys generating new opportunities, engaging with decision-makers, and managing the sales process from initial contact through to successful close.

In particular, you will:

• Generate new business opportunities through cold calling, networking, events, LinkedIn and proactive outreach activities.
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of prospective clients.
• Manage the full sales cycle from lead generation through to closing new business opportunities.
• Conduct exploratory sales meetings and identify client needs.
• Prepare and deliver presentations, proposals and solution demonstrations.
• Develop strong relationships with prospective and existing clients.
• Coordinate the delivery of solutions and programmes for new clients.
• Maintain accurate sales data and nurture opportunities for future development.
• Attend networking events and industry conferences to generate new contacts and opportunities.
• Provide regular market and client feedback to support business growth strategies.

Who we are looking for:

• Previous experience within a B2b business development, sales or commercial role.
• Strong commercial awareness and a passion for developing new business opportunities.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Confident presenting solutions and engaging with stakeholders at all levels.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple opportunities simultaneously.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent time management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of learning and development, organisational psychology or psychometric solutions would be advantageous but is not essential.
• Self-motivated, positive and driven, with a genuine desire to succeed.

In return we are offering:

• Holiday: 33 days (including bank holidays).
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
• Wellness platform
• Cycle to work scheme
• Pension
• An opportunity to be part of a supportive and growing team with clear progression.