Location: Thornbury, South Gloucestershire, UK Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Salary: £32,000 to £38,000 (depending on experience) + bonus
Start Date: ASAP
Vacancy - Business Development Executive
Are you an excellent communicator with a talent for developing strong client relationships? A leading company in their sector is looking for a proactive Business Development Executive to join their team. This exciting role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with schools and on large-scale projects, turning leads into long-term partnerships. Both part-time and full-time applicants are welcome, offering flexibility to suit your needs.
Key responsibilities include:
- Proactively engage with clients and project stakeholders to uncover and nurture business opportunities.
- Utilise ABI project systems to track and review leads, focusing on upcoming projects.
- Work closely with subcontractors and architects to fully understand project specifications, providing the information needed to develop precise and competitive quotes.
- Use a consultative approach to gather detailed client information, identifying their needs and offering tailored solutions.
- Foster strong client relationships, ensuring excellent communication throughout the sales process.
- Convert Marketing Qualified Leads (MQLs) into Sales Qualified Leads (SQLs) and SQLs into secured orders.
To be considered for this role you must possess the following attributes:
- Strong literacy and numeracy skills.
- Previous experience in business development or a customer-facing role is highly desirable, particularly within the education or construction project sectors.
- Familiarity with ABI project systems and experience engaging with subcontractors or architects will be advantageous.
- An understanding of sales processes and lead qualification is important.
In order to be considered for the role please email your cv at your earliest convenience to Rachel Hudson
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