Business Development Executive (BDE)

National Skills Agency; Orpington; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

National Skills Agency Ltd. is recruiting a Business Development Executive in Orpington, offering a basic salary of £29,500 plus commission with an on-target earnings of £45,000. You will drive new business in the apprenticeship and construction sectors, building relationships with prospective clients and promoting services.

The role involves outbound outreach, meetings with clients, and managing the sales pipeline to meet targets while maintaining existing client relationships.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a BDE, BDM or sales-focused role.
• Confident speaking with prospective clients over the phone and in person.
• Proactive, motivated and target-driven approach.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Proactively identify and generate new business opportunities.
• Build and develop relationships with prospective clients across the apprenticeship and construction sectors.
• Make outbound calls and conduct business development outreach to potential customers.
• Arrange and attend meetings with prospective clients to understand their requirements.
• Promote the company's services and identify opportunities to secure new partnerships.
• Manage the sales pipeline and consistently work towards agreed targets.
• Maintain strong relationships with existing clients to maximise opportunities for further business.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication skills

Target-driven

Job description

Business Development Executive (BDE)

Location: Orpington
Basic Salary: 29,500 + Commission
OTE: 45,000

About the Role

We are currently recruiting for a Business Development Executive (BDE) on behalf of a fantastic client operating within the apprenticeship and construction sectors.

This is an exciting opportunity for a driven, ambitious and commercially minded individual to join a growing business, playing a key role in driving new business opportunities and developing relationships with prospective clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively identify and generate new business opportunities.

• Build and develop relationships with prospective clients across the apprenticeship and construction sectors.

• Make outbound calls and conduct business development outreach to potential customers.

• Arrange and attend meetings with prospective clients to understand their requirements.

• Promote the company's services and identify opportunities to secure new partnerships.

• Manage the sales pipeline and consistently work towards agreed targets.

• Maintain strong relationships with existing clients to maximise opportunities for further business.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience in a BDE, BDM or sales-focused role would be advantageous.

• Confident communicating with prospective clients over the phone and face-to-face.

• A proactive, motivated and target-driven approach.

• Strong relationship-building and communication skills.

• Commercially minded with a genuine desire to succeed.

• Experience within apprenticeships, education, recruitment or construction would be beneficial, but is not essential.