Business Engagement Executive

**About us**:
**Employing Organisation**

The employing organisation for this role is the Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce (HWCC). HWCC is a member-led, not for profit organisation working to support local business communities and our large network of Members. Finalists in the World Chambers Competition awarded one of the Sunday Times Best Not-for-Profit Organisations to Work for 2018 - 2021, and accredited at Investors in People Platinum level, these are exciting times to join us.

We are proud to look after our employees, as a Working for Carers member we understand the challenges faced by working carers. We also actively support our cadets, reservists and veterans through our HR policies, and we are committed to the Armed Forces Employers Recognition Scheme with a gold accreditation. We also have a team of Wellbeing Champions who dedicate their spare time to raise awareness and to support the workforce’s wellbeing.

**Job Introduction**:
We now have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, target driven individual with a passion and talent for sales to join our membership team as a Business Engagement Executive.

As a Business Engagement Executive, your primary responsibility would be to promote and sell Chamber services to businesses within a defined geographical area, achieving set financial and numerical targets. This is accomplished through research and engagement with businesses, by gaining a greater understanding of their needs and aligning to our array of services.

This is an ideal opportunity for anyone looking for a challenging but rewarding new role, with an employer that supports you and your development.

**POST**:Business Engagement Executive

**REPORTING TO**:Head of Membership

**GRADE**:£30,070.00 - £32,476.00 (fte) pa.

**LOCATION**: Worcester, Hereford

**Main Responsibilities**:
1. Research and identify and actively seek out prospects for new business opportunities.

2. Build and maintain professional networks with our partners.

3. Stay current with trends, competitors, and customer needs.

4. Meet with potential new clients to determine their needs and present the value proposition of joining the Chamber.

5. Build and manage a pipeline of prospects to deliver individual and support team membership numerical and financial targets. This could include sales calls, social media, networking and meetings.

6. Maintain up to date information on our CRM system with relevant data obtained in client visits.

7. Participation in staff meetings to assist with continuous improvement.

8. Remain up to date and knowledgeable of Chamber and partner support services/offer.

9. Utilise social media to raise the profile of the Chamber services and marketing content.

10. To attend internal and external events as and when required to raise the profile of the HW Chamber.

11. To carry out any other duties required by your line Manager or the business to achieve commercial objectives.

We are looking for and enthusiastic, commercially focussed individual with:
1. Experience of developing strong client relationships, working in a sales role (ideally B2B) and meeting targets.

2. Strong influencing and negotiating skills.

3. Excellent communication skills.

4. Results driven.

5. Commercially aware.

6. Demonstrable track record of consistent target achievement and income generation.

7. Drive, initiative and enthusiasm.

8. Highly motivated and goal orientated.

9. Ability to manage a range of different tasks with proven time management skills and flexibility with regard to working hours.

**Mobility**:
1. Ideally, a car owner with full driving licence.

**Benefits**:
We offer an excellent benefits package which includes: 29 days annual leave (increases with service) plus Bank Holidays, and access to Westfield Health. We also provide a range of work-life balance policies, pension scheme and are an equal opportunities employer. Our employees also have access to extensive training opportunities, onsite parking and annual team building events.

**A full job description for this position is available on our website**

Application deadline: Sunday 3rd November 2024

Interviews are expected to take place on: Friday 15th November & Monday 18th November

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £30,070.00-£32,476.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Bereavement leave
- Casual dress
- Company car
- Company pension
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Free flu jabs
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Paid volunteer time
- Sick pay
- Work from home

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 03/11/2024
Reference ID: Business Engagement Executive