Business Development Executive

A Business Development Executive is required to join the UK's largest specialised digital agency in the automotive industry dedicated to ensuring its clients get the most from the internet. They build, manage and market online strategies for more than half of the UK's top 200 motor retailers and many of the world's leading manufacturers.

Essential Skills:

- Good organisational and administration skills
- Proven discipline to maintain the company CRM
- Good telephone manner
- Cold calling and outbound lead generation (50+ calls per day)
- Managing existing customers to increase spend and product penetration
- Prospecting and research
- Drive revenue and sales growth
- A strong and proven communicator with ideas and enthusiasm
- Ability to think clearly and calmly when faced with issues or problems
- Excellent work and customer ethos
- Microsoft Office skills; Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, etc.

The Role:

When you start as an office based Business Development Executive, their focus will be to help you build a sound understanding of the automotive industry and a solid foundation to launch your career in sales at the company.

The role will be varied but you can expect to;

- Manage inbound enquiries
- Carry out market research
- Ensure data capture and maintenance of their CRM system
- Develop your outbound 'telesales' skills
- Network within industry
- Regular reporting and analysis on performance and productivity to present in team meetings
- Prospecting, planning and forecasting
- Ensure data captured and administration

As you progress, prospective accounts will be assigned to you to detect and convert sales opportunities through quality prospecting and ultimately drive acquisitions of new customers and revenue! This role will give you a genuine opportunity to be a part of one of the most exciting teams in their industry and really 'cut their teeth' in a career in sales…

The Candidate:

Successful candidates can expect to earn £45k OTE. Good telephone manner and the ability to build rapport with potential and existing clients desired. Previous telesales experience is beneficial.

You will be articulate, possess excellent organisational skills, be a great communicator and able to present concepts in a clear and concise manner. As this an office based role, your telephone manner must be exceptional. The ideal candidate will have a good understanding of the internet and preferably its application within the automotive marketplace.

Benefits:

- Group Pension Plan Discounted
- 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
- Preferential car buying rates
- 10% Discount Card for Legal Services
- Subsidised Gym membership
- Quarterly Appraisals and Development Planning
- Regular Socials and Company Events

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