Job Opportunity: Business Development Executive
Our client, a reputable local business specialising in high-quality products, is experiencing growth and is now seeking a dedicated, driven, and confident Business Account Executive to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity for a professional who is eager to contribute to a dynamic business environment.
Location: Godstone (5 hours/week) + Remote Flexibility
Hours: 20-25 hours/week (Flexibility)
Salary: £35,000 Pro-rata
✅Benefits: 20 days holiday, Bonus Scheme, Social events and more!
The Role
This role offers the chance to make a significant impact within the workplace design sector. The Business Development Executive will engage with workplace designers, architects, and project specifiers to cultivate meaningful relationships. Their goal is to increase brand awareness, promote sustainable product offerings, and book valuable meetings to drive project opportunities.
Key Responsibilities:
Prospect Engagement: Proactively reach out to warm leads through calls, emails, and LinkedIn, focusing on workplace designers, architects, and specifiers.
Lead Follow-Up: Efficiently follow up with contacts from marketing campaigns to maintain momentum and drive interest.
Meeting Coordination: Schedule in-person meetings, showroom tours, and project discussions for the Design Consultant to advance project engagement.
Product Presentations: Introduce the sustainable collection of zoning furniture, curtain systems, and acoustic solutions, all crafted with environmentally conscious materials.
Promote Acoustic Solutions: Educate clients on innovative acoustic solutions tailored for comfortable and productive workplaces.
Community Engagement: Build awareness for community-driven initiatives, including in-person events, magazine features, and an industry podcast.
Weekly Reporting: Maintain accurate records of activities and performance metrics in Salesforce CRM to support sales and follow-up efforts.
Do you have the required skills and attributes?
* Previous sales experience / industry knowledge is desirable.
* Strong active listening skills paired with genuine empathy.
* Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities.
* Highly organised, adept at multitasking in a fast-paced environment.
* Friendly, approachable, and energised by dynamic teamwork.
* Communicates with honesty, directness, and transparency.
* Committed to the highest standards of integrity.
* Creative thinker with a solutions-driven mindset.
* Collaborative team player who thrives in a supportive atmosphere.
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