Business Development Executive / Lead Generation

KM Education Recruitment Ltd; Worcester; Remote; GBP 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Business Development Executive to build a robust sales pipeline in the commercial training sector. The role involves cold calling, networking, and maintaining client relationships. The ideal candidate will have a strong B2B sales background, excellent communication skills, and a customer-focused approach.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in B2B sales, ideally within the training sector.
• Proficient in using CRM platforms (Salesforce or similar).
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Identify and qualify new sales leads through cold calling, emails, and networking.
• Work closely with BDMs to build a strong pipeline and ensure streamlined handover.
• Research new markets and develop relationships promoting commercial training courses.

Skills

B2B sales experience

CRM proficiency

Communication skills

Customer-focused approach

Tools

CRM platforms

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 (there is also 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.
• Confident working independently, and within a team.

Duties:

• Identify and qualify new sales leads through a variety of methods – cold calling, emails, social medial and networking.
• Work closely with the BDM’s to build a strong pipeline and ensure a streamlined handoverof leads / scheduledappointments.
• Researching new markets and businesses, speaking with key decision makers, to develop and maintain lasting relationships, promoting commercial training courses.
• Maintain a CRM database.
• Working to KPI’s based on leads generated, conversion rates and contacts.

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