Business Development Sales Advisor

2i Recruit Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped bonus

Company pension

Income protection

25 days leave

Mileage reimbursement

Training & development

Team environment

Career progression

Job summary

2i Recruit Ltd client is seeking an experienced Business Development Executive to join their sales team. You will own new business development, build relationships with key decision-makers and drive growth.

You will generate opportunities, manage accounts, conduct outbound prospecting, and maintain CRM records while aiming to exceed targets. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in business development or sales.
• Proven track record of meeting/exceeding targets.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Confident engaging with stakeholders at all levels.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities through proactive outreach.
• Manage and grow a portfolio of client accounts.
• Conduct outbound sales activity including calls, virtual meetings and face-to-face appointments.
• Build relationships with key decision-makers and maintain regular client contact.
• Understand client requirements and present suitable business solutions.

Skills

New business development

Account management

High targets

Communication

Relationship building

CRM

Time management

Organisational skills

Driving licence

Tools

CRM

Job description

Our client is a growing and ambitious business seeking an experienced Business Development Executive to join their successful sales team. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially driven individual to take ownership of new business development activities, build long-term client relationships and play a key role in the company's continued growth.

The successful candidate will focus on generating new opportunities, developing existing accounts and building strong relationships with key decision-makers. This role would suit a confident sales professional who enjoys business development and is motivated by achieving and exceeding targets.

Company Benefits:

• Uncapped bonus structure with realistic OTE of £57,500.
• Company pension scheme.
• Income protection scheme.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Business mileage reimbursement.
• Full training and ongoing professional development.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Long-term career progression opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identifying and developing new business opportunities through proactive outreach and relationship building.
• Managing and growing a portfolio of client accounts.
• Conducting outbound sales activity, including telephone prospecting, virtual meetings and face-to-face appointments.
• Building relationships with key decision-makers and maintaining regular client contact.
• Understanding client requirements and presenting suitable business solutions.
• Managing the sales process from initial contact through to successful conversion.
• Delivering presentations and attending client meetings where required.
• Working towards and exceeding individual sales targets and key performance indicators.
• Maintaining accurate CRM records and pipeline forecasts.
• Collaborating with colleagues to maximise commercial opportunities and deliver excellent customer service.

Experience and Skills Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in business development, account management or a sales-focused role.
• Proven track record of achieving or exceeding sales targets.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Confident speaking with stakeholders at all levels, both over the phone and face-to-face.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and administrative ability.
• Self-motivated, proactive and commercially focused approach.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain a structured sales pipeline.
• Team-oriented with a positive and professional attitude.
• Full UK Driving Licence is essential as regular client visits and business travel required.

If you have not been contacted within 5 working days, then unfortunately on this occasion your CV has not been shortlisted.