Business Development Consultant

Location

Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire | United Kingdom

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity to start your career in sales. With our comprehensive training program and clear career progression path, this role offers a fantastic foundation for your professional growth. 

As part of our team, you will collaborate with like-minded individuals in a supportive atmosphere and benefit from an uncapped commission structure that rewards your hard work and dedication. 

At our core, we are fully dedicated to the education sector. With a team of nearly 275 highly qualified professionals, we are proud to support over 1,600 schools nationwide. As a vital member of our integrated Sales & Marketing Team, you will play a crucial role in diligently tracking, responding to, and closing every new business opportunity that comes our way. 

This position offers a dynamic and varied experience, providing you with the opportunity to develop new skills while closely collaborating with the Commercial Director and supporting the wider Sales & Marketing Team in converting new business opportunities. 

As a consultant, you will engage with a diverse range of customers and prospects within the education sector. While you won't be responsible for generating new business from scratch, you should possess strong sales acumen, quick thinking abilities, adaptability, professionalism, and the interpersonal skills needed to influence key stakeholders. With our extensive portfolio of services and products tailored to our customer's needs, you will actively engage with education stakeholders to discuss and provide effective service solutions. 

Responsibilities:  

• Convert new business opportunities by utilizing both inbound and outbound sales techniques, selling professional services to the education sector.
• Manage inbound leads and web inquiries, converting them into fully qualified opportunities through online or face-to-face meetings.
• Conduct fact-finding calls with a consultative and professional approach, ensuring prospects align with our company values and maintaining our exceptional client retention rates.
• Effectively manage and nurture a sales pipeline using sales software.
• Follow up on targeted marketing campaigns to new business prospects and provide seamless support to marketing colleagues.
• Achieve assigned targets, KPIs, and strategic objectives.
• Attend new business meetings as required.

 To thrive in this role, you should possess: 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong customer service skills
• Present yourself in a professional and articulate manner

 Benefits:

• 26 days of annual leave plus 8 days of bank holidays.
• Access to training and development programs, offering exceptional career prospects.
• Hybrid working model, with 2 days in the office.
• Comprehensive wellbeing support and BUPA cash scheme.
• Generous pension package.
• Exceptional leadership teams.
• Lucrative uncapped commission structure.
• A great company culture and enticing incentives.

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