Job Description

Are you a proactive and detail-oriented individual with a passion for building client relationships and driving business growth? We're looking for a

Business Development Assistant

to join our team and support our sales and customer engagement efforts.

As a

Business Development Assistant

, you will play a key role in engaging with potential clients and strategic customers to enhance our sales funnel. This includes sourcing and pursuing high-quality leads that align with customer needs, always delivering a timely and professional experience.

What you'll be doing:

Outbound Calls: You will conduct outbound telephone calls to current and prospective contacts, which may include effective cold calling. CRM Management: Ensure that our Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system is consistently updated. Diary Management: Efficiently manage your own diary and CRM system. Appointment Booking: Schedule qualified appointments each week. Lead Generation: Secure appointments for Engineers with former, existing, and prospective clients. Client Communication: Send company information to clients as needed. Lead Qualification: Proactively monitor all incoming leads and qualify them. Quality Assurance: Regularly collaborate with Directors to ensure the quality of leads remains high.

What we're looking for:

Sales and Target Focus: A results-oriented mindset. Excellent communication skills, including writing, listening, and sound business grammar. Adaptability: Ability to adapt to different profiles and levels of experience. Tenacity: A tenacious and self-motivated approach. Interpersonal Skills: High level of interpersonal skills. Tech Proficiency: Intermediate knowledge of Word, Outlook & Excel Problem-Solving: Ability to multi-task and formulate solutions. Team Player: Collaborative and able to work well within a team. Telephone Etiquette: Confident and professional telephone manner. Quick Thinking: Ability to be reactive and think on your feet. Experience: 2 years + experience in a similar role is preferred.

Hours of work:

9.00 am-5.30 pm Monday-Friday

Please note: This role requires your physical presence during all working hours. Remote work is not available.

If you are passionate about providing outstanding service and have the skills we are looking for, we encourage you to apply for the position today!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 27,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Enhanced maternity leave Free parking On-site parking Profit sharing
Application question(s):

Do you have experience with a CRM system if so to what extent? Do you have experience with Diary Management? Do you have experience with Cold Calling? Why do you think you are the right fit for this role?
Experience:

Business development: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person