Business Development Specialist

1 month ago


Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom LRQA Full time

Job Summary

LRQA is seeking a highly skilled Business Development Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our sales team, you will be responsible for driving commercial growth and expanding our client base.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and execute detailed customer growth plans to achieve sustainable revenue growth.
  • Identify and pursue new business opportunities, leveraging relationship management skills to build strong customer relationships.
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams to develop regional and speciality business plans, selecting and implementing regional actions for growth and futureproofing LRQA.
  • Build key customer relationships, identify business opportunities, negotiate and close business deals within defined geographical locations, sectors and services.
  • Provide detailed client feedback to relevant internal departments with regards to product requirements and enhancements.
  • Support area level pitches and lead on re-tendering for large accounts.
  • Maintain thorough understanding of the clients' end use markets, their important customers, and their main competitors.

Requirements:

  • A degree or equivalent from a tertiary organisation recognised by LRQA within the relevant field of Engineering /Business/Sales and Marketing or qualifications from an institution.
  • Years of relevant work experience in a commercial role with proven track record of winning new business and achieving sales targets.
  • Experience of identifying client and business opportunities, including cold calling.
  • Experience of preparing and submitting bids and tenders to meet client proposals.
  • Ability to communicate effectively at different levels within organisations and to influence successfully and openly at all levels.
  • Strong commercial awareness - in particular, analysis and interpretation of financial and non-financial information.
  • Excellent negotiation skills.
  • Excellent IT skills including MS Office and CRM Systems such as Salesforce.

What We Offer:

LRQA offers a dynamic and challenging work environment, with opportunities for professional growth and development. We are committed to attracting and retaining the best talent in the industry, and offer a competitive salary and benefits package.

How to Apply:

If you are a motivated and results-driven individual with a passion for business development, please submit your application, including your resume and a cover letter, to [insert contact information].



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