Business Development Executive at FirstMind

Our Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A pioneering people-tech firm in London seeks a Business Development Executive to take the lead in sales. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with the CEO, manage customer relationships, and have full ownership of the sales pipeline. Ideal candidates will have a strong sales background, excellent communication skills, and a passion for relationship building. You will gain international exposure and fast-track your career within the company.

Benefits

Operational experience in a start-up

Opportunity for rapid promotion

International networking

Learning from successful entrepreneurs

Qualifications

• Proven track record in sales roles.
• Ability to build and maintain customer relationships.
• Strong verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and grow customer relationships.
• Consult and advise customers, providing feedback.
• Manage sales pipeline effectively.
• Execute deals through selling and closing.

Skills

Sales expertise

Excellent communication

Relationship building

Networking

Job description

Overview

London, United Kingdom

Are you a proven business development executive with the track record to prove it? Do you want to take a step up from selling a product to building a company?

About Us

FirstMind is a first of its kind people-tech firm – built on a foundation of big data analytics our tool creates a common language that lets people understand themselves, each other, and how best to work together. This drives better hiring decisions, personalised development pathways, and team construction at all levels of seniority, regardless of the industry. Athletes, military personnel, teachers, accountants – we have helped identify, select, and coach them all.

FirstMind is backed by Nova Group, a leading European VC fund with a very hands-on approach. Success across FinTech, Performance Marketing, Events Management, Media, and Real Estate is underpinned in a belief that people & processes are the key ingredients to success – as evidenced by 17 successful portfolio companies to date.

What We Offer You

• An opportunity for getting operational experience in a start-up and helping build a company from the inside, while learning from some of Europe\'s most prolific and successful serial-entrepreneurs
• Own the sales process end to end – and learn what being the commercial lead for a company really means
• A chance to work closely together with the CEO on our business development strategy
• Unlimited growth potential in our company - we strongly believe in and have a track record of promoting internally -(Fast-track to become sales manager 6-12 months)
• International exposure where you will expand your c-suite network across Our Group and get unique access to our network of leaders

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and grow relationships with customers
• Consult, advise and coach customers including giving feedback as part of deliveries
• Have full ownership over your pipeline and ensure it is never empty
• Deal Execution - selling, proposing and closing

Expectations

• Can show outstanding results from a role within sales
• Are an excellent communicator especially verbally
• Love to build and nurture relationships
• Good networker
• Have a natural ability to make people feel comfortable around you

Start

As soon as possible.