Business Development Executive

Devonshire; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company with over 100 years of experience in print seeks a Business Development Executive. This remote position, with occasional travel, involves developing client relationships, overseeing onboarding, and expanding subscription services. Ideal candidates are driven sales professionals eager to engage in exciting projects within a supportive, entrepreneurial culture.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Sales Executive or relevant role is crucial.
• Hands-on experience with CRM software is a plus.
• Fast learner with a passion for sales.

Responsibilities

• Identify selling possibilities and suitable prospects.
• Actively seek out new sales opportunities through various channels.
• Collaborate with the sales team to evaluate client portfolios.

Skills

Sales Executive experience

Proficiency in English

MS Office knowledge

CRM software knowledge

Understanding of marketing and sales techniques

Presentation skills

Self-motivation

Tools

HubSpot

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Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

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Job Description:

Are you a commercially driven Business Development Executive with a digital mindset and is passionate about print culture and brand identity?

Our client with over 100 years of experience in the world of print, is looking for a Business Development Specialist to work within one of the smaller divisions of a large corporation where you’ll enjoy an entrepreneurial culture combined with the support and systems, leverage a client base of the larger business.

As part of product expansion, this role is newly created and comes complete with plenty of exciting projects to get your teeth into! You will oversee customer onboarding and engagement, with a strong focus on delivering qualified prospects to ensure new subscriber expansion and existing customer retention.

The Business Development Executive is a dynamic and attentive individual who is adept at relationship building, and a strong, decisive team player who builds a climate of service excellence by maximising the performance of their area.

Main Duties:

• Identify selling possibilities and suitable prospects.
• Actively seek out new sales opportunities through cold calling, emailing, networking and social media.
• Collaborate with the sales team to evaluate existing company client’s portfolio and identify product prospects.
• Set up demo meetings with qualified leads.
• Prepare and run initial demo presentations.
• Provide customer service support, manage online demo requests and hello@mailbox.
• Manage portal prospects, produce visual diagrams/charts to illustrate progress and share with key stakeholders.
• Create frequent reviews and reports with sales and financial data for key stakeholders and customers.
• Record sales figures and produce reports.
• Support the Account Manager up to the agreement sign-off.
• Liaise with suppliers on customer requirements.
• Participate on behalf of the product in trade shows, exhibitions and events.
• Liaise with the marketing team on product campaigns and comms.
• Support Account Manager to increase engagement of existing subscribers.

Skills required:

• Experience as a Sales Executive or relevant role.
• Proficiency in English.
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office.
• Hands-on experience with CRM software is a plus (e.g. HubSpot).
• Thorough understanding of marketing and sales techniques.
• Fast learner and passion for sales.
• Self-motivated with a results-driven approach.
• Aptitude in delivering attractive presentations.

Please only apply if you have the right to work in the UK. There is no sponsorship on offer.

Devonshire is an equal opportunity employer and we encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of gender, race, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation or marital status.

Contract : Permanent

Location : Remote - with occasional travel to attend client meetings in UK