Business Development Executive

London Source: WhatJobs

£35k - £40k basic salary

Role: Business Development Executive - Accountancy Training

Contract: Full-time, permanent

Working pattern: Hybrid - 2 days office based, 3 days working from home

Salary: £35k - £40k basic salary (depending on experience) + uncapped commission

We’re looking for a Business Development Executive to grow our accountancy training and apprenticeship offering through new business development and strong employer relationships.

This is a varied sales role with a strong focus on winning new business . You’ll research potential customers, identify decision-makers and develop your own approach to creating opportunities, alongside managing existing accounts and responding to inbound enquiries.

You don’t need previous accountancy or apprenticeship experience. We’re looking for someone with strong B2B sales skills who can demonstrate how they’ve created and converted new opportunities.

What you’ll do

Generate and develop new B2B opportunities
Research markets, prospective customers and decision-makers
Manage opportunities through the full sales process
Build relationships with existing customers and identify growth opportunities
Follow up and convert inbound enquiries
Use phone, email, social media, networking and meetings to engage customers
Work with marketing on targeted lead-generation activity
Maintain an accurate sales pipeline and CRM records

What we’re looking for

Experience generating new business and achieving sales targets
Confidence engaging and influencing decision-makers
A consultative, relationship-led sales approach
Initiative and the ability to develop your own prospecting approach
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Experience in apprenticeships, learning and development, professional training or employer engagement
Knowledge of the accountancy training market

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys creating opportunities rather than simply following an established sales process , with scope to help shape how we approach and win new business.

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