Business Development Executive Team Leader

TN United Kingdom; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading provider of IT and telecoms solutions as a Business Development Executive Team Leader in Birmingham. This role offers a unique opportunity to coach and mentor a team, drive performance, and contribute to the growth of the business in a high-support environment. If you're a natural leader passionate about developing sales talent, we want to hear from you.

Benefits

Leadership opportunity

Career progression

Supportive culture

Tools & training

Qualifications

• Strong telesales / cold calling background.
• Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal.
• Solid understanding of sales processes and KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Coaching and mentoring team members regularly.
• Hitting individual sales targets alongside team objectives.
• Collaborating with Sales Team Leaders to drive conversion.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Sales Performance

Organizational Skills

Job description

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Client:

Focus Group

Location:

Birmingham, United Kingdom

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Other

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

19.05.2025

Expiry Date:

03.07.2025

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Job Description:

Job Title - Business Development Executive Team Leader

Reports to - Regional BDE Manager – Focus Group

Location - Birmingham

Join our team as a BDE Team Leader at Focus Group

Who we are

At Focus Group, we believe in empowering our people to thrive. As a leading provider of IT and telecoms solutions, we’re growing fast – and so is our sales team. We foster a high-performance, high-support environment where your leadership can make a real difference.

We’re now on the lookout for a talented BDE Team Leader to guide and inspire our Birmingham-based Business Development Executives. This is your opportunity to step into a role that combines people development, performance coaching, and operational excellence – all while contributing to the continued growth of our business.

What we’re looking for

We're seeking a natural leader who thrives on coaching others and knows how to drive performance without losing sight of the people behind the numbers.

You’ll be:
A confident leader with a passion for developing sales talent
A strong communicator who can motivate, support, and inspire a team
Results-driven with a track record of hitting targets and helping others do the same
A team player who collaborates across functions to deliver commercial success
Organised, detail-oriented, and proactive in solving problems

What’s in it for you?

• Leadership opportunity – Step into a pivotal role where you shape the success of your team
• Career progression – Develop your leadership skills and grow your career within a high-performing sales function
• Supportive culture – Work closely with a passionate team and a Head of BDE who’s invested in your success
• Real impact – See the direct results of your coaching and mentoring in a fast-paced, target-driven environment
• Tools & training – Get the resources you need to coach effectively and lead by example

What will you do?

As our BDE Team Leader, your mission is to coach, mentor, and inspire a team of Business Development Executives – from new starters to more experienced team members – helping them maximise performance and achieve their goals.

Key responsibilities include:

• Coaching and mentoring team members regularly to support their development
• Hitting your own individual sales targets alongside team objectives
• Collaborating with Sales Team Leaders to drive conversion and GP from opportunities
• Reporting team progress, risks, and concerns to the Head of BDE
• Supporting recruitment and onboarding of new BDEs
• Ensuring high levels of product knowledge and delivering relevant training
• Driving performance through pipeline management and strategy alignment
• Leading 1-2-1s and performance reviews
• Ensuring your team is equipped with the tools, training, and collateral they need to succeed
• Embedding the vision and sales strategy as defined by the Head of BDE

What you’ll need

• Strong telesales / cold calling background
• Strong administrative and organisational skills
• Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal
• Solid understanding of sales processes and KPIs
• Confidence in giving constructive feedback and holding team members accountable
• A performance mindset with a focus on targets and outcomes

Nice to have

• Experience in B2B telesales in telecoms or IT industries
• Experience working in a fast-paced, high-volume sales environment

We’re more than just a workplace – we’re a community of motivated, ambitious professionals who support each other and celebrate success. If you’re ready to take on a leadership role where you can make a real impact, shape a growing team, and be part of an exciting journey – we’d love to hear from you.

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