Senior Business Development Executive

First Mile | Certified B Corp

London

On-site

GBP 51,300 - 62,700

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday rising to 30
£60 monthly wellbeing allowance
Enhanced parental leave
Social events and snacks

Job summary

Join a leading recycling company as a Business Development Executive, aiming to create sustainable impacts while growing a key client portfolio. This dynamic role involves converting leads, hitting targets, and fostering relationships with major clients such as Pret a Manger and Netflix. The position offers a competitive salary, generous holidays, and a vibrant work culture.

Qualifications

  • Experience in a B2B sales role preferred.
  • Ability to tailor messages to engage audiences.
  • Positive attitude and strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

  • Convert leads into loyal clients.
  • Drive individual and team success by meeting targets.
  • Build lasting relationships with clients.

Skills

Persistence
Communication
Tech Skills
Sales Skills
Enthusiasm

Tools

Salesforce
MS Office

Job description

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Base pay range

Are you ready to make a sustainable impact with London's premier recycling company? First Mile is seeking a dynamic Business Development Executive to join our team at our Head Office in Central London. We work with huge clients like Pret a Manager, Zara and Netflix and are looking for a great BD exec to grow our portfolio further.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Seize Opportunities: Converting leads into loyal clients who do the right thing for the planet, from the likes of Pret a Manager, Netflix, and Zara
  • Hit Targets Hard: You will drive individual and team success by smashing quarterly and annual goals, securing sign-ups, winning tenders and boosting sales
  • Charm and Convince: Build lasting relationships with potential clients, upselling recycling services like a recycling superhero!
  • Own the Process: You'll be the driving force behind our success. You will write pitch decks and work with the team to make sure they are on point

Requirements

  • Previous experience in a B2B sales role is preferred
  • Persistence: Demonstrate your resilience and persistence in every interaction
  • Enthusiasm and drive: Bring your positive attitude and unstoppable energy to the table
  • Communication: The ability to tailor your message to captivate and engage any audience
  • A Closer: You have the skills to get sales over the line
  • Tech-Skills: Navigate MS Office like a pro and preferably have experience with Salesforce or similar CRM software

Benefits

  • An total compensation (Basic + OTE) of around £57,000
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (which with time goes up to 30!)
  • A £60 monthly wellbeing allowance to spend on you (gym, doughnuts, flights it is up to you!)
  • Access to an inclusive finance system that as well as giving you professional advice can make your money go further and give you great discounts
  • Enhanced parental leave
  • All the fun stuff - Socials, snacks, beers, the occasional dog visit

Seniority level
  • Seniority level
    Mid-Senior level
Employment type
  • Employment type
    Full-time
Job function
  • Job function
    Business Development
  • Industries
    IT Services and IT Consulting

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