Business Development Executive

Business Development Executive

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Business Development Executive to join a UK recognised Awarding body based in Belfast.

This is a Full-Time, Permanent position.

Working Hours: 35 hours per week (exclusive of lunch breaks). Flexible start/finish times are in operation with core working hours from 10am to 4pm Monday to Friday.

With a salary of £32,306 - £39,027 per annum (dependent on experience)

Job Purpose:

You will be responsible for the development and retention of customer relationships across a variety of sectors, through the sales and promotion of the company’s range of products.

Essential Criteria:

• A minimum of 3 years recent experience in a sales role.
• Third level qualification preferably in business studies, education, public administration.
• Proficient in IT skills including the use of Microsoft Office and other applications/databases.
• Demonstrable experience of customer relationship management.
• Track record of achieving KPI’s and targets.
• Excellent communication and written skills, with the ability to communicate with stakeholders at all levels.
• Successful proven track record of negotiating and influencing.
• Ability to prioritise, effective time management and organisational skills.
• Ability to travel on official duty throughout NI, must have access to a form of transport.

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience of identifying, writing, and submitting successful tenders.
• Knowledge of the education and training landscape in NI.
• Previous experience of working in an education and training background.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Drive business opportunities through the sales and promotions.
• Establishing and maintaining the relationship, engagement, and performance of revenue streams through existing and new customers.
• Promote and sell the full portfolio of the business, products, and services to meet monthly sales targets and KPI’s.
• Responsible for the identification and development of propositions, new customers, and markets for growth.
• Responsible for the development and implementation of Business Development and marketing strategies to attract new business, including leads generated by other departments.
• Implement a formal Customer Account Review Process.
• To maintain and adhere to compliance and audit requirements.
• Input specific account management activity and information into relevant systems.
• Contribute to qualifications development proposals for new areas of work and assist other members of the Qualifications Development team.
• Attend events and exhibitions to promote the business and actively network.
• Develop an awareness of competitive landscape and the ability to position the company products effectively.
• Work closely with customers to provide a mix of proactive and responsive account management solutions.