Business Development Associate
Location
Telford, Shropshire | United Kingdom
Job description
Are you ready to make a positive impact on the world and shape the future of assistive technology? Our groundbreaking assistive technology not only changes lives by offering innovative solutions for people with reading difficulties, but also influences the future of education and accessibility.
If you are a results-oriented professional with a proven track record in developing business strategies and excelling at achieving sales targets, then this opportunity is ideal for you.
At Scanning Pens, we are pioneers in assistive reading technology, constantly pushing the boundaries to create state-of-the-art products that empower individuals with reading difficulties. As a forward-thinking and innovative Business Development Assistant, you will have the exciting opportunity to join our esteemed team and contribute to our mission of revolutionising assistive technology.
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Responsibilities
Once you get to know our product, your core responsibilities will be:
- Driving growth by identifying and capitalising on new business opportunities and training partnerships.
- Surpassing targets and serving as the driving force behind the success of the business.
- Collaborating with existing training partners to enhance awareness and provide exceptional customer support.
- Sourcing new business opportunities and partnerships, organising potential sales leads, and actively following up through various channels including visits, phone calls, webinars, emails, and social media.
- Collaborating with the UK Country Manager on sales and training activities, including visits, phone calls, emails, trade shows, tie-ins, and dynamic training sessions.
- Working with cross-functional teams to develop and execute effective business strategies.
- Conducting market research and analysis to identify trends and opportunities that keep us ahead of the competition.
- Representing the company with pride as an ambassador at industry events and conferences.
- This individual will be assisting the UK Country Manager with a new area of growth for the business.
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Requirements
- Previous experience within a sales role.
- Demonstrate the ability to enhance sales performance and achieve targets effectively.
- Proven track record in identifying and securing new business opportunities.
- Exceptional customer support skills, committed to delivering outstanding service to clients.
- Strong interpersonal abilities to foster meaningful relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Capability to collaborate with current training partners to expand awareness and drive growth.
- Team-oriented mindset, capable of collaborating effectively within cross-functional teams.
- Proficiency in using own initiative to research and pinpoint new market trends.
Benefits
- Being part of a dynamic growing business that makes a meaningful difference to neurodiversity
- £33,000 per annum
- Annual increase (inflation plus)
- 37.5 hour week, working Mondays to Fridays (flexi time)
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (increases by 1 day each year and is unlimited)
- Free eye tests each year
- Hybrid working (currently 3 days in the office)
- Free on-site parking
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