Business Development Executive

LV Recruitment LTD; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking an experienced consultative salesperson to enhance donations through relationship-building with prospects. Located predominantly onsite in Oxford City Centre, this role offers competitive benefits including private medical scheme, enhanced pension, and 38 days of annual leave. Join a passionate team dedicated to support and mentorship in fundraising efforts.

Benefits

38 days annual leave

Private medical & dental scheme

Enhanced pension

Free lunches

Discounted travel through interest-free loan

Qualifications

• Experience in fundraising or sales required.
• Excellent command of English, both written and oral.
• Ability to handle sensitive data with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Generate pledges & donations from supporters.
• Work with a team to establish connections with prospects.
• Represent the establishment to the highest standards.

Skills

Relationship-building

Consultative sales

Cultural tact

Numeracy

Discretion

Tools

Excel

Word

CRM databases

Job description

LV Recruitment is looking for an experienced consultative salesperson to join a high end establishment and support with generating pledges & donations from various new or existing supporters.

This position requires someone with excellent relationship-building skills who can represent the establishment to the highest standards.

You will work with a passionate and supportive team to bring everything together via in person & virtual meetings & events, telethons, travelling to meet with prospects & dinners. Working with tact and discretion to grow donations.

Youll receive mentoring & support, so you are not expected to know everything about the higher education industry, however, we are looking for someone who understands the consultative sales process and will learn and promote the key areas to increase donations.

You will work with an agreed pool of prospects such as alumnae, supporters/volunteers and high net worth individuals, working with the team to decide the best methods to establish and build connections and contact.

Experience:

A sales-based skillset and outlook that benefits from a naturally warm and consultative style

Previous experience in fundraising or sales

Ability to exercise initiative, good judgement, cultural tact and diplomacy in meetings

Excellent and precise command of English, both written and oral, and high level of numeracy

Excellent computer skills, including Excel, Word, and use of CRM databases

Ability to handle confidential and sensitive data with discretion.

Benefits:

Annual leave - 38 days per year (full-time equivalent), including public holidays. Private medical & dental scheme, enhanced pension and free lunches, Discounted travel on buses and trains through an interest-free season ticket loan.

Salary offered is £35,000 - £41,000 depending on skills & experience. This role is predominantly onsite in Oxford City Centre with the opportunity for 1 or 2 days work from home once trained.
LV Recruitment Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on any grounds. If you do not hear from us within 7 days of applying for this role, please assume you have been unsuccessful in this instance. Your CV will be kept on file and you will be considered

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