Business Development Executive

OSBORNE APPOINTMENTS LIMITED; Watford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days holiday (rising with service)

Additional 10 paid personal days

Birthday half-day

Charity day

Wellness programmes

Pension and on-site kitchen

Monthly KPI-based bonus

Renovated office

Job summary

OSBORNE APPOINTMENTS LIMITED is seeking a Business Development Executive to join a dynamic software company in Watford. This office-based role involves a structured training period, cold and warm calling, and proactive prospecting to build long-term client relationships.

You will drive new business through social selling and phone outreach, with ongoing account growth as the role evolves. A results-driven attitude and excellent communication are essential for success in this software sales

Qualifications

• Clear communication and confident phone manner.
• Ability to build relationships with customers and stakeholders.
• Motivated self-starter with a proactive mindset.
• Comfort with fast-paced outreach and meeting targets.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a software sales environment.

Responsibilities

• Enrolment on a comprehensive training programme (6-9 months).
• Uncover new business and convert into long-standing relationships.
• Place 80–100 calls per day to potential clients.
• Socially sell using a premium LinkedIn account.
• Secure new business and manage relationships as they grow.
• Handle purchasing and negotiations with suppliers and manufacturers.

Skills

Communication skills

Phone skills

Relationship building

Self-motivated

Target-driven

Tools

LinkedIn Premium

Job description

OA is seeking a Business Development Executive to become an integral part of our client's thriving team.

This opportunity involves joining a dynamic Software company located in Watford, offering a stimulating work environment and ample growth potential.

You will need to be a dynamic and results-driven individual, seeking a career in sales that offers progression and growth. This is a programme looking for someone who is confident in dealing with customers, delivering a great service and building long lasting relationships within the software industry.

Location: Watford

Hours: Monday to Friday 9am-5:30pm. Office based.

Business Development Executive - Benefits:

• 20 days holiday, increasing by 1 day per year of loyal service (up to 25 days), as well as an additional 10 paid personal days per year and a half day off on your Birthday
• Day off each year to work with a charity of your choice
• Employee Wellness programmes including puppy therapy, nutrition talks and yoga mornings
• Enhanced Workplace Pension
• Subsidised on-site Kitchen with an incredible chef offering breakfast and lunch every day
• Monthly scorecard bonus marking across a wide range of KPI’s
• A newly renovated office and a fun, vibrant working environment

Business Development Executive- Key Responsibilities:

• You will be enrolled on a comprehensive training programme (6-9 months depending on performance).
• You will be responsible for uncovering new business for yourself and the company and converting these into long-standing relationships.
• You will be picking up the phone and making between 80-100 calls per day, speaking to as many people as possible.
• You will be social selling using your premium LinkedIn account.
• You will be targeted with securing new business and building relationships.
• You will retain any new accounts and as your business grows the focus will shift more onto account and relationship management.
• Responsible for your own purchasing and negotiations with suppliers and manufacturers

Business Development Executive - Skills and Experience:

• Well-presented and confident
• No prior knowledge in sales or the IT industry is needed
• Possess strong communication skills and the ability to interact with a wide range of people
• Someone that can come in and hit the ground running, having confidence to pick up the phones and uncover new business for the company and yourself is essential
• Dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of customers
• Able to establish and maintain effective relationships with customers whilst gaining their trust and respect
• Constantly innovating and trying to improve products and services with the information you get from your customers