Business Development Executive (HF1371285)

Apprentify; Leicester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped commission

Comprehensive onboarding

Job summary

Apprentify is seeking a proactive Business Development Executive in Leicester to identify new business opportunities and nurture client relationships. You will work from our Leicester base, contacting prospects via phone, email, social media and in person, while managing CRM data and hitting sales targets.

The role offers a base salary of £30,000 plus an OTE of £30,000-£40,000, with uncapped commissions and a strong onboarding programme to support your career growth.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Proactive, resilient, and target-driven mindset.
• Strong organisational and time management abilities.
• Confidence engaging with prospective customers.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.
• Previous experience in sales, retail, hospitality, customer service, or another customer-facing role would be advantageous but is not essential.

Responsibilities

• Prospect and generate new business opportunities through outbound sales activity.
• Contact potential customers via phone, email, social media, and face-to-face meetings.
• Qualify leads and identify customer requirements.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with prospective clients.
• Arrange and attend client meetings.
• Manage and update the CRM with accurate customer information.
• Work towards individual and team sales targets.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the business to maximise opportunities.
• Represent the company professionally at all times.

Skills

Communication

Relationship building

Target-driven

Organisation

Time management

Confidence

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Driving licence

Sales experience welcome

Job description

Business Development Executive

Location: Leicester

Salary: £30,000 Basic + £30,000-£40,000 OTE

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

About The Role

We are seeking an ambitious and driven Business Development Executive to join our growing team in Leicester. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a successful career in sales, whether you already have sales experience or come from a customer-facing background.

As a Business Development Executive, you will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, building relationships with prospective clients, and supporting the company's continued growth. Full training and ongoing development will be provided.

Key Responsibilities

• Prospect and generate new business opportunities through outbound sales activity.
• Contact potential customers via phone, email, social media, and face-to-face meetings.
• Qualify leads and identify customer requirements.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with prospective clients.
• Arrange and attend client meetings.
• Manage and update the CRM with accurate customer information.
• Work towards individual and team sales targets.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the business to maximise opportunities.
• Represent the company professionally at all times.

Requirements

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• A proactive, resilient, and target-driven mindset.
• Strong organisational and time management abilities.
• Confidence engaging with prospective customers.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.
• Previous experience in sales, retail, hospitality, customer service, or another customer-facing role would be advantageous but is not essential.

What's on Offer

• £30,000 basic salary.
• £30,000-£40,000 OTE.
• Uncapped commission structure.
• Comprehensive onboarding and training programme.
• Clear career progression opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative team culture.
• Company pension scheme.
• Opportunity to join a growing and ambitious business.