Business Development Sales Advisor

2i Recruit Ltd; Guildford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped bonus

Company pension scheme

25 days annual leave plus bank public/

Mileage reimbursement

Training and development

Collaborative team environment

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

2i Recruit Ltd is seeking an experienced Business Development Executive to join a growing sales team in Guildford, United Kingdom. You will own new business development, build long-term client relationships and drive growth.

The successful candidate will focus on generating new opportunities, developing existing accounts and building strong relationships with key decision-makers. A confident sales professional who thrives on targets and KPI delivery is ideal, with a valid UK driving licence for

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Business development

Account management

Sales prospecting

Relationship building

Communication

Organization

Time management

CRM management

Presentation skills

Team collaboration

Self-motivated

Tools

CRM software

MS Office

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.
• 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.