Business Development Associate

4 weeks ago


Leatherhead, Surrey, United Kingdom Optima Recruitment Full time
Job Title: Apprentice Business Development Manager

Are you a driven and ambitious individual looking to kick-start your career in business development? We are seeking an Apprentice Business Development Manager to join our team at Optima Recruitment Limited.

Job Summary:

We are looking for a highly motivated and organized individual to assist in the development and execution of business growth strategies. As an Apprentice Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for conducting market research, identifying new business opportunities, and building strong relationships with clients and prospects.

Key Responsibilities:
  1. Conduct market research to identify potential new leads and business opportunities.
  2. Investigate prospects' needs and determine key decision-makers for purchasing.
  3. Build strong working relationships with clients and prospects.
  4. Negotiate and finalize business deals with clients.
  5. Address customer needs and oversee the sales process.
  6. Achieve and surpass sales targets.
  7. Schedule and organize meetings with clients.
  8. Plan and support new marketing initiatives.
  9. Participate in strategy meetings and provide valuable input.
Requirements:
  1. Over 3 years of experience in business development.
  2. Proficient in utilizing LinkedIn and tools like Sales Navigator.
  3. Extensive experience in selling and pitching, both over the phone and in person.
  4. Skilled in preparing and delivering pitches to buyers and similar stakeholders.
  5. Self-motivated with a positive outlook, driven to succeed, with a strong attention to detail and focus on achieving sales targets.
  6. Adept at understanding customers' needs, motivations, and concerns, and building strong rapport to close sales.
  7. Highly proficient with computers and comfortable using CRM systems (experience with Pipe Drive is a plus, but not required).
  8. Must be sales-driven and motivated by high earning potential.
  9. Demonstrated track record of success.
What We Offer:
  1. Pension
  2. Training provided
  3. Social events

At Optima Recruitment Limited, we offer a dynamic and supportive work environment that fosters growth and development. If you are a motivated and ambitious individual looking to kick-start your career in business development, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Please note that if you have not been contacted within 5 working days, then unfortunately on this occasion your CV has not been shortlisted.

By applying for this vacancy, you accept Optima Recruitment Limited's Privacy and GDPR Policy which can be found on our website and therefore gives us consent to contact you.

Optima Recruitment Limited are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy and are an equal opportunities employer.



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