Business Development Specialist

London Source: WhatJobs
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Overview

As a Business Development Representative at Checkatrade, you will be at the top of the sales funnel, initiating conversations with potential non-member trades to generate opportunities for the account management team. You’ll research prospects, perform outreach, and qualify opportunities to spark interest in Checkatrade’s value. You’ll collaborate with sales and other teams while maintaining accurate CRM records. This role offers growth in a fast-paced, data-driven environment that helps trades grow their business and homeowners find trusted tradespeople.

Pay / Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Annual bonus & equity scheme
  • Health, wellbeing and learning support
  • Gym membership
  • Smart Tech Scheme
  • Cycle Scheme

Responsibilities

  • Hunt down and research potential non-member trades across multiple channels to assess fit for Checkatrade
  • Initiate conversations via phone and email to uncover needs and pain points
  • Articulate Checkatrade's value proposition and qualify opportunities quickly to spark curiosity
  • Warm leads through early journey stages and hand over to account executives for re-qualification and closure
  • Maintain accurate, up-to-date records in Salesforce
  • Collaborate with sales and other teams to share insights and improve outreach effectiveness

Key requirements

  • 0-2 years' experience in business development, lead generation, client outreach or another customer-facing role
  • Results-driven with resilience to continue qualifying new opportunities
  • Strong communication to build rapport quickly and convey ideas clearly
  • Proactive, organized approach to pipeline management
  • Experience with Salesforce or similar CRM is useful, willingness to learn
  • rapport building
  • resilience
  • clear communication
  • organization
  • team collaboration
  • Salesforce or CRM experience

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