Business Development Executive - UK Telecoms Experience

Growth Resourcing; Umhlanga Rocks; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Growth Resourcing is seeking a commercially driven Business Development Executive for a fast-growing telecommunications provider. You will generate new business, build relationships with decision-makers and manage the full sales cycle from prospecting to close.

Based in the KwaZulu-Natal region, you will engage with business owners and senior stakeholders to understand needs and recommend suitable telecoms solutions. A competitive base salary with commission awaits the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Experience in sales or business development in a customer-facing role.
• Telecommunications experience is advantageous but not required.
• Confident and persuasive telephone manner.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to build relationships with business owners and senior decision-makers.
• Comfortable managing objections and negotiating with prospects.
• Target-driven and motivated by hitting results.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Generate new business opportunities through outbound calls, emails, and social channels.
• Engage with business owners and key decision-makers.
• Identify challenges, requirements and commercial priorities of prospects.
• Present tailored telecoms solutions to meet customer needs.
• Build strong, professional relationships with prospective customers.
• Manager the full sales cycle from qualification to close.
• Maintain an accurate sales pipeline in CRM.
• Aim to exceed individual sales and revenue targets.
• Collaborate with internal teams for smooth handover.
• Stay updated on market developments and industry trends.

Skills

Sales experience

Telesales

Relationship building

Communication

Prospecting

Negotiation

CRM systems

LinkedIn outreach

Tools

CRM systems

LinkedIn

Job description

Our client is a fast-growing telecommunications provider helping UK businesses stay connected through reliable, cost-effective solutions. With a straightforward and customer-focused approach, the company is committed to delivering excellent service without unnecessary jargon or complexity.

Due to continued growth, they are looking for an ambitious and commercially driven Business Development Executive to join their team.

As a Business Development Executive, you will be responsible for generating new business, developing relationships with prospective customers and converting opportunities into sales.

You will engage with business owners and key decision-makers to understand their communication needs and recommend suitable telecoms solutions. You will manage the full sales process, from initial prospecting through to closing the deal.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively generate new business opportunities through outbound calls, emails, LinkedIn and other relevant channels.
• Engage with business owners and key decision-makers.
• Identify prospective customers’ challenges, requirements and commercial priorities.
• Present tailored telecommunications solutions that meet each customer’s needs.
• Build strong, professional relationships with prospective customers.
• Manage the complete sales cycle, from initial contact and qualification through to proposal, negotiation and close.
• Maintain an accurate and up-to-date sales pipeline using the company’s CRM system.
• Consistently achieve or exceed individual sales and revenue targets.
• Follow up effectively with prospects and maintain momentum throughout the sales process.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams to ensure a smooth customer handover.
• Keep up to date with market developments, competitor activity and industry trends.

Skills and Experience

• Previous experience in sales, telesales, business development or a similar customer-facing commercial role.
• Telecommunications experience would be advantageous but is not essential.
• Confident and persuasive telephone manner.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to build relationships with business owners and senior decision-makers.
• Comfortable managing objections and negotiating with prospective customers.
• Target-driven, competitive and motivated by achieving results.
• Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple opportunities and follow-ups.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently without close supervision.
• Comfortable using CRM systems and digital prospecting tools.

The Ideal Candidate

You will be commercially ambitious, resilient and comfortable initiating conversations with new prospects. You will enjoy working towards targets, take ownership of your pipeline and remain motivated in a fast-paced sales environment.

This role would suit someone who is hungry to succeed, willing to put in the effort and excited by the opportunity to earn commission while developing a long-term career in telecommunications sales.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive basic salary.
• Attractive commission structure.
• Clear opportunities for career development and progression.
• Full product and industry training.
• Supportive, energetic and results-focused working environment.
• Opportunity to join a growing business and contribute directly to its continued success.