Business Development Executive / Lead Generation

KM Education Recruitment Ltd; Gloucester; Remote; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Business Development Executive to build a sales pipeline in the commercial training sector. This remote role involves cold calling, networking, and maintaining client relationships, with a focus on achieving sales targets. The ideal candidate will have a strong B2B sales background and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in B2B sales, ideally in training.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proven success in achieving sales targets.

Responsibilities

• Identify and qualify new sales leads through cold calling and networking.
• Work closely with BDMs to ensure a streamlined handover of leads.
• Maintain a CRM database and work towards KPIs.

Skills

Communication

Sales

CRM proficiency

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

KM Recruitment is a specialist UK-wide recruiter for the Skills and Employability sectors.

Job Title: Business Development Executive / Lead Generation

Location: Remote (with an option to be office-based in Herefordshire)

Salary: £27,000 + Bonus OTE £39k

Type: Full Time, Permanent

We’re looking for a BDE / Lead Generator who’s ready to take charge of building a strong sales pipeline within the commercial training sector through cold calling, emails, social media, and strategic networking.

Essential Criteria:

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in B2B sales, ideally within the training sector.
• Proficiency in using CRM platforms (Salesforce or similar).
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proven success in achieving or surpassing sales targets.
• A consultative, customer-focused sales approach with a strong commitment to client satisfaction.
• Confidence working independently and within a team.

Duties:

• Identify and qualify new sales leads through various methods – cold calling, emails, social media, and networking.
• Work closely with the BDMs to build a strong pipeline and ensure a streamlined handover of leads and scheduled appointments.
• Research new markets and businesses, speak with key decision-makers to develop and maintain lasting relationships, and promote commercial training courses.
• Maintain a CRM database.
• Work towards KPIs based on leads generated, conversion rates, and contacts.

Please note:

KM Recruitment receives a high number of applications for each role advertised. While we would like to, we are not always able to provide feedback to unsuccessful candidates. If you have not been contacted within 4 days, unfortunately, your application has been unsuccessful. Thank you for your interest, and keep an eye on our website for future opportunities.