Business Development Executive

Gateshead

Competitive

Permanent

Our Client is seeking a Business Development Executive to join their innovative and high achieving Sales team. This is an opportunity for a driven business development professional with the desire and experience to become part of a dynamic and ever-growing business and enjoy the benefits of its continued success. Amongst the many benefits with the role, the company prides itself in supporting and encouraging career progression and skill development, with training from the best in the business. The Business Development Executive, based in our Newcastle Head Office, will be responsible for developing new business.

As the Business Development Executive you will be responsible for:

• Creating a strong pipeline of lucrative new business, independently identifying potential new clients, and proactively reaching out to introduce yourself.
• Developing and maintaining strong working relationships with key decision-makers and influential contacts at potential clients’ businesses.
• Generating and qualifying new business opportunities, nurturing these leads through the sales pipeline by communicating regularly via phone, email, and social media.
• Presenting proposals to prospects over the phone, online, or face-to-face.

The successful candidate will have the following experience and attributes:

• is a people person who has strong negotiation and influencing skills, is a confident communicator, and can close deals effectively;
• has a proven track record in B2B sales, preferably in the digital industry or related field;
• possesses a strong commercial awareness and is financially motivated;
• has strong account management skills, with the ability to build and maintain solid professional relationships.