New Business Development Executive

Clover Talent Limited; Fareham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative telecommunications company is on the lookout for a proactive New Business Development Executive to join their expanding team. In this dynamic role, you will be responsible for prospecting and generating new sales leads, converting opportunities into revenue. You will leverage your strong objection-handling skills and ability to build lasting relationships to drive success. This role offers a chance to work in a fast-paced environment, contributing to a company that prides itself on delivering high-quality, tailored telecom solutions to a diverse clientele. If you are a motivated self-starter with a passion for sales, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in new business development and lead generation.
• Strong track record of meeting sales targets in telecoms or IT.

Responsibilities

• Generate and qualify leads through proactive outreach and cold calling.
• Close business opportunities to meet and exceed sales targets.
• Build and nurture strong relationships with new customers.

Skills

Lead Generation

Sales Conversion

Cold Calling

Relationship Building

Objection Handling

Job description

We are partnered exclusively with a dynamic and rapidly growing telecommunications company based in Hampshire. The business specialises in delivering comprehensive telecoms solutions across a wide range of industries; they pride themselves on providing high-quality, tailored services to meet the diverse needs of their clients, from small businesses to large enterprises.

With a particular emphasis on network infrastructure, connectivity solutions, unified communications, and managed IT services, they are at the forefront of the telecoms sector. Their commitment to innovation, reliability, and exceptional customer service sets them apart, ensuring clients are always connected and empowered with the latest technology to drive success.

As the business continues to expand, they remain dedicated to building strong partnerships and delivering solutions that enhance communication, collaboration, and productivity.

The Role:

Our client is seeking a proactive and driven New Business Development Executive to join their growing team. This role is responsible for prospecting, qualifying, and generating new sales leads, with the goal of converting opportunities into revenue.

The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated self-starter, capable of identifying and developing new business opportunities using a combination of a provided database and purchased leads. You’ll work from rough scripts, demonstrating strong objection-handling skills, the ability to build lasting relationships, and a focus on closing business in line with internal targets.

Responsibilities:

1. Generate and qualify leads through proactive outreach.
2. Cold calling to identify and engage potential clients.
3. Close business opportunities to meet and exceed sales targets.
4. Take inbound and make outbound calls to support lead generation and customer engagement.
5. Create and maintain accurate records of closed leads and ongoing opportunities.
6. Build and nurture strong relationships with new customers to support long-term growth.
7. Demonstrate high motivation and engagement to maintain strong success rates.

Experience:

1. Proven experience in new business development, with a focus on lead generation and sales conversion.
2. Proven track record of hitting sales targets.
3. Previous experience in IT, Telecoms, or a related technology sales environment.
4. Comfortable and confident with cold calling and engaging prospects via outbound communication.