Business Development Executive
Location
United Kingdom
Posted
7 days ago
Salary
£28K - £32K / year
Seniority
Junior
Job Description
Business Development Executive
Excelerate360
• Identify and develop new business opportunities, generating high-quality Sales Qualified Leads (SQLs). • Engage prospective customers through outbound calls, email campaigns, and LinkedIn outreach. • Build strong first impressions by establishing relationships with prospects and securing qualified meetings for the sales team. • Maintain accurate records in Salesforce, including activities, account information, lead qualification, and market intelligence. • Monitor and report on daily activity levels and performance against key sales metrics. • Collaborate closely with Enterprise Sales and Inside Sales teams to ensure a smooth handover of qualified opportunities. • Develop relationships with C-level executives and senior stakeholders within target organisations. • Contribute ideas to improve lead generation, qualification processes, and overall sales effectiveness. • Consistently achieve and exceed monthly targets for qualified meetings and pipeline generation.
Job Requirements
- Experienced Sales Professional: You have a track record in business development or sales and a passion for driving new business, specifically in the Finance sector
- Highly Motivated: Your drive and self-motivation are infectious, inspiring those around you.
- Master Communicator: Your communication and negotiation skills are second to none – you know how to close deals and build lasting relationships.
- Organized and Efficient: You’re a pro at managing your time and staying organized, ensuring nothing falls through the cracks.
- Team Player: Collaboration is key, and you thrive in a team environment where shared success is celebrated.
- Tech-Savvy: You’re proficient in using CRM systems and have a solid understanding of sales processes and strategies.
- This role is targeting the UK market, you must have experience in selling to the UK
Benefits
- Generous Time Off: Enjoy 21 days of annual leave in your first year, increasing to 25 days, plus bank holidays. Celebrate your birthday with an additional day off!
- Continuous Learning: Benefit from ongoing expert training and support, plus a monthly external training allowance to keep you at the top of your game.
- Career Growth: We believe in advancing from within – your career development is a priority.
- Wellbeing Support: Access our Employee Assistance Programme for mental health support whenever you need it.
- Inclusive Culture: Join a fun, energetic team with daily meetings to keep us all connected, even when working remotely.
- Work-Life Balance: Optional remote working means you can create a work environment that suits you best.
- Team Celebrations: Enjoy Christmas and summer events that foster team spirit and camaraderie.
- Security: Take comfort in knowing we offer company sick pay to support you when you need it most.
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