Job Description
* Unique Recruitment Opportunity
* Business Development Consultant (BD) - Nordics and DACH Region
* North London
* Starting early February 2025
* £25,000 starting salary + uncapped commission (OTE £40,000)
Our client is a specialist recruitment agency with deep expertise in the European IT and marketing sectors. They pride themselves on building meaningful, long-term relationships with their clients and candidates through transparent and consultative recruitment practices. This fantastic opportunity will be their very FIRST Business Development Representative hire to help identify and cultivate new business relationships.
The Role
* As a BDR, you will be the first point of contact with prospective clients, helping to build a strong pipeline for our recruitment services
* This is a very unique opportunity for a results-driven individual who is committed to a career in recruitment to learn their craft in a client-facing role
* The position is fundamental to the sales success of the overall business and comes with exciting, career progression opportunities
Key Responsibilities
* Identify and research potential clients within our ideal client profile (ICP)
* Map decision makers and ensure the acquisition of accurate contact details
* Build and maintain a database of high-quality leads using tools like LinkedIn, the CRM, and Lusha
* Track all leads for systematic follow up only putting clean and accurate data on the CRM
* Work closely with the market awareness team to ensure a strong pipeline of leads
* Initiate contact with prospects through email, phone calls, LinkedIn, and emails
* Hitting the expected activity standard both on the phone and via written communication
* Expertly deliver the business Value proposition
* Create intrigue and educate on the unique service provided by the business
* Deliver tailored messaging to capture interest in our recruitment services
* Conduct initial discovery calls to understand client needs and determine fit for our services
* Qualify leads and set appointments for senior sales representatives
* Schedule meetings into senior colleagues calendars with thorough handover notes
* Send all follow-up collateral to new prospects immediately after calling to ensure a tight process
* Work closely with the sales and marketing teams to align strategies and optimize lead-generation efforts
* Provide feedback on market trends and client pain points to inform sales strategies
The Ideal Candidate
* You'll be passionate about sales and have experience in a sales-related role; full-time, internship, or part-time experience
* You'll thrive in a dynamic, start-up environment with a "can-do" attitude
* Confident on the phone and excited to cold call
* Naturally curious and inquisitive
* Strong powers of persuasion
* You'll be an excellent communicator, both written and verbal – can competently construct sales emails
* Is self-motivated, proactive, and demonstrates a history of exceeding expectations
* Possesses strong analytical, and problem-solving skills, and emotional intelligence
* Chatty, outgoing, and can hold their own with stakeholders of all levels
* Exceptional time-management and organizational skills
You MUST hold a full working right in the UK upon application, e.g. a valid UK passport. Apply now and Entry Point will reach out to discuss your application within two weeks if you’ve been successful!
Entry Point Recruitment specialises in connecting entry-level talent with top recruitment consultancies and executive search firms throughout the UK. We collaborate with a diverse range of organisations, from innovative start-ups to established multinational corporations, and are dedicated to fostering strong relationships with both our clients and candidates. Our approach goes beyond filling positions; we actively listen and provide support throughout the entire process, empowering you to excel, identify the right talent, and enable candidates to present themselves at their best. Once you have secured your role, we provide recruitment training ahead of starting to ensure they hit the ground running and see a quicker speed to success.
james@entry-point.co.uk