Business Development Representative

FE fundinfo; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Paternity & maternity leave

Pension scheme

Learning & development sponsorship

Private medical insurance

Discounted gym memberships

Bike to Work scheme

Eye care & flu jabs

Job summary

FE fundinfo is seeking a Business Development Representative in London to open doors to new clients and create growth opportunities. You will benefit from a structured onboarding programme and coaching from senior BDRs, with uncapped commission on results delivered.

You’ll join a fast-growing team and be based in our Soho office on a hybrid basis, with 2 to 3 days in the office each week. This is an ideal entry into a sales career in finance with strong earning potential.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Resilience to handle rejection and drive to overachieve.
• Highly organized, disciplined and detail-oriented; comfortable with CRM software.

Responsibilities

• Prospecting into target accounts through outbound calls, emails and LinkedIn, and responding to inbound enquiries.
• Generating leads and booking qualified meetings for our sales team, turning interest into qualified opportunities.
• Delivering compelling, tailored pitches that show how our products and services solve each client’s challenges.
• Handling client questions and objections with confidence to move conversations forward.
• Meeting and exceeding activity and meeting targets, working closely with your manager and senior BDRs.
• Keeping accurate, up-to-date client and prospect records in our CRM.

Job description

Take your sales career to the next level with our fast-growing BDR team in London.

As a Business Development Representative, you'll open doors to new clients and create the opportunities that drive our growth. You'll be supported by a structured onboarding programme and coaching from senior BDRs, and earn uncapped commission on the results you deliver. It's the ideal role to launch your sales career in finance.

Your key responsibilities as a Business Development Representative will include:

• Prospecting into target accounts through outbound calls, emails and LinkedIn, and responding to inbound enquiries.
• Generating leads and booking qualified meetings for our sales team, turning interest into qualified opportunities.
• Delivering compelling, tailored pitches that show how our products and services solve each client’s challenges.
• Handling client questions and objections with confidence to move conversations forward.
• Meeting and exceeding your activity and meeting targets, working closely with your manager and senior BDRs.
• Keeping accurate, up-to-date client and prospect records in our CRM.

You will need the following experience and skills to join us as a Business Development Representative:

• You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to engage and persuade people over the phone.
• You will have the resilience to handle rejection and a natural drive to overachieve, staying motivated through setbacks.
• You will be highly organised, disciplined and detail-oriented, and comfortable working with computers and CRM software.
• You should have some sales, telesales or commercial experience, such as recruitment, which is a real advantage, though motivated graduates are also encouraged to apply.
• You will have a competitive spirit, plenty of initiative and a genuine interest in financial and investment markets.

FE fundinfo is a leading financial data provider, connecting the investment industry across the UK, Europe, and Asia-Pacific through an integrated platform. Our skilled team empowers clients with data-driven insights, making the industry Navigate Complexity with Confidence!

Our culture is all about adding value and making things happen. You'll be based in our Soho office in London on a hybrid basis, spending 2 to 3 days a week in the office alongside your team, including team days at the start of each month. You'll take part in regular team meetings and training sessions to sharpen your sales technique and product knowledge.

Benefits

• 25 days of annual leave with the option to buy an extra 5 days each year.
• Benefit from enhanced paternity, maternity, and shared parental leave.
• Secure your future with our pension scheme.
• Advance your career with sponsored learning and development, including formal qualifications.
• Private medical insurance as employee wellbeing matters.
• Stay fit with discounted gym memberships.
• Take advantage of the Bike to Work scheme for eco-friendly commuting.
• Keep your eyes sharp with eye care and flu jab services.