Graduate Business Development Executive
2017-05-16 20:17:33
2018-06-17 23:59:59
- London, London
- £competitive
- 17th Jun ’18
- Closed
This is one of the most experienced and successful providers of bespoke learning technologies and employee engagement solutions in Europe. They provide experiential learning solutions using innovative technology, design and behavioural insights to achieve transformative change. Their clients range from national and international blue chip companies, to public sector and not-for-profit organisations, including Coca-Cola, Volkswagen, William Hill, Transport for London and Microsoft. Their solutions and people are widely recognised as industry leaders and they have won several coveted awards.
The role is a combination of B2B sales, creative writing and proposal management.
You will be part of an exciting, dynamic working environment and receive a competitive salary and compensation package, training and mentoring. Within this role there are development opportunities to progress further in the sales team.
Responsibilities:
- Securing new meetings with buyers of learning in FTSE 250 companies
- Ensuring a continual pipeline of meetings for the sales team by achieving your weekly KPIs
- Dealing with warm leads including web enquiries and inbound calls
- Understanding client requirements and being alert to new business opportunities
- Assisting in the successful articulation of business requirements, and creatively and persuasively writing solutions that meet those requirements
- Arranging and attending business meetings
Ideal candidate:
- 2:1 level or above in any degree
- An excellent telephone manner
- Strong influencing and negotiation skills
- Self-starter with a desire for responsibility
- A passion to learn and develop professionally
- A creative and persuasive verbal and written communicator with an eye for detail and accuracy
- Strong IT literacy
- Some sales, account management, bid writing or business development experience is preferred