Strategic Business Development Executive

Recruitment Direct; Hereford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Recruitment Direct Leominster are working with a Hereford based client to recruit an Internal Business Development professional. This full-time permanent role focuses on identifying new business opportunities, developing customer relationships and supporting revenue growth, in close partnership with the Sales & Marketing Director.

Office-based in Hereford, 8am-5pm, Monday to Friday. You will manage new and existing accounts, research potential customers by sector, generate opportunities via

Qualifications

• Previous experience in business development or account management.
• Experience using CRM and ERP systems.
• Proactive lead generation and new business development.
• Strong client relationships and engagement skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Excellent listening, influencing and negotiation skills.
• Ability to research markets and identify potential customers.
• Strong organisation to manage a sales pipeline.
• Data analysis and reporting skills.
• Self-motivated, proactive and able to work independently.
• Results-driven with targets and KPIs.
• High level of professionalism and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Managing new and existing customer accounts and identifying opportunities for growth
• Proactively researching and identifying potential new customers by sector
• Generating and following up new business opportunities through calls, emails, LinkedIn and meetings
• Following up on active opportunities and supporting negotiations
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date customer information and sales activity within the CRM system
• Carrying out ongoing client data cleansing
• Reviewing the sales pipeline and prioritising opportunities
• Preparing quotations, proposals and tender submissions for new opportunities
• Building strong customer relationships and supporting client engagement and retention
• Monitoring competitor activity and market trends and reporting findings
• Ensuring positive customer experiences throughout the sales process
• Working towards agreed sales targets and KPIs
• Supporting the Internal Sales team as required

Skills

CRM

ERP

Lead gen

Account mgmt

Negotiation

Communication

Job description

Recruitment Direct Leominster are working with a Hereford based client to recruit an Internal Business Development professional. This full-time permanent role focuses on identifying new business opportunities, developing customer relationships and supporting revenue growth, in close partnership with the Sales & Marketing Director.

Office-based in Hereford, 8am-5pm, Monday to Friday. You will manage new and existing accounts, research potential customers by sector, generate opportunities via