Strategic Business Development Advisor (Hybrid)

SHV Holdings NV; Dunstable; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Private medical insurance

Pension contributions

Job summary

Kiwa, via its NQA division, is seeking a driven Business Development Advisor to support growth within the Commercial Sales team. You will build relationships, qualify and convert opportunities, and collaborate across Sales, Marketing, Training and Operations to meet customer expectations.

The role is hybrid, based in Dunstable, with a focus on delivering excellent customer outcomes. The successful candidate will have proven sales or business development experience, be proactive, and comfortable

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a sales, business development or customer-facing commercial role.
• Motivated, proactive and results-focused approach.
• Proven ability to meet or exceed sales or performance targets.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a wider team.
• Great organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise a varied workload.
• Confident using Microsoft Office applications; Salesforce experience would be beneficial.
• Experience within ISO certification or TIC industry would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop new business opportunities from initial enquiry through to successful conversion.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing customers, consultants and key contacts.
• Proactively identify new sales opportunities to grow NQA’s customer base.
• Work towards monthly and annual sales targets, while delivering an excellent customer experience.
• Manage customer enquiries and provide clear, accurate information on NQA’s products and services.
• Build relationships with consultants to increase quotation opportunities and conversion rates.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of sales leads, activities and opportunities within Salesforce.
• Support sales and marketing campaigns, events and exhibitions.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Training and Operations to ensure customer expectations are met.

Skills

Sales

Business development

Customer-facing

Communication

Relationship-building

CRM systems

Salesforce

Microsoft Office

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Kiwa, via its NQA division, is seeking a driven Business Development Advisor to support growth within the Commercial Sales team. You will build relationships, qualify and convert opportunities, and collaborate across Sales, Marketing, Training and Operations to meet customer expectations.

The role is hybrid, based in Dunstable, with a focus on delivering excellent customer outcomes. The successful candidate will have proven sales or business development experience, be proactive, and comfortable