Business Development Executive - Peterborough - Attractive Package
Role - Business Development Executive
ALH are looking to recruit a Business Development Executive to step into this exciting opportunity with a great client of ours with immediate effect.
As a firm of chartered accountants and business advisors, our client offers a wide range of services, including accounting, tax and advisory services. They proudly serve a diverse client base across the region, with a strong focus on entrepreneurial owner-managed businesses that share their passion for growth and innovation.
Due to continued success and growth since its launch, our client is looking to expand their team, looking for fresh and emerging talent looking to succeed in a professional services environment.
This role presents an exciting opportunity to be part of a growth journey and contribute to expanding service offerings. If you're ready to take on a rewarding challenge in a supportive environment, then please apply below.
What does the team do?
The business development function assists in generating leads and creating new business as well as improving existing services to clients. The primary aim is to promote business growth and expansion. That is created by developing strategies to improve sales in the current market and find opportunities for business expansion. Unlike sales teams, the focus is on lead generation by helping the business attract new clients and manage prospects.
What will I be doing?
As a Business Development Executive, you will have ownership of the following tasks:
- Supporting the Director & marketing team in the use of products and content for client engagement purposes.
- Undertaking analysis of internal and external data sources to meet service line and sector needs.
- Supporting the Director on client relationship management and activity as directed.
- Supporting the Director on preparation for pipeline review meetings including maintaining the pipeline.
- Drawing together market intelligence and liaising with the Director regarding target information to support the sales process.
- Undertaking follow-up actions to networking and marketing activity to generate appropriate meetings with clients, active targets and intermediaries.
- Developing an understanding of each service line and keeping up to date with industry developments bringing these to the attention of relevant stakeholders.
- Understanding the issues and opportunities facing the service lines to support them with growing and developing the business.
What experience do I need?
If you meet some or all the criteria listed below and are eager to develop yourself, we would love to hear from you:
- A professional with business development/sales/marketing experience at the assistant or executive level, preferably from a professional services background.
- A professional, credible and confident communicator with strong influencing skills and the ability to work well with stakeholders at all levels within the firm.
- Experience in supporting projects and multiple relationships, able to work on multiple projects simultaneously to meet deadlines.
- Strong written English language skills, and an ability to write clearly and concisely.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Good time management skills with the ability to prioritise workload.
- Well-organised with a proactive approach.
- A strong grasp of Word and PowerPoint.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- CRM software experience is advantageous but not essential.
What's on offer?
In addition to your salary, our client offers the following benefits:
- 22 days plus public holidays annual leave plus the option to purchase additional days.
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
- Contributory pension scheme.
- Free coffee, and well-stocked soft drinks.
- Free onsite parking.
- Access to exclusive employee perks and big discounts from some of the UK's top brands.
If you feel that you have the necessary experience to step into this exciting Business Development Executive Role, then please apply below.