Business Development Executive

Role Overview

• Identifying and nurturing new opportunities and leads using LinkedIn and other online tools
• Updating/maintaining Hubspot CRM
• Researching UK/Europe events that could offer potential speaking and training opportunities
• Responding to enquiries for product/service information
• Maintaining fruitful relationships with existing customers
• Researching organisations and individuals online (especially on social media) to identify new leads and potential new markets
• Researching the needs of other companies and learning who makes decisions about training/speaking opportunities
• Contacting potential clients via email or phone to establish rapport and set up meetings
• Working with the Marketing Executive to help plan new marketing initiatives
• Contacting clients to inform them about new developments in the company’s service offering
• Developing quotes and proposals
• Ensure any quotes/proposals sent are followed up in a timely manner and responses accurately recorded
• Assist in developing and maintaining a 3-6 month pipeline of contacts/work
• Research potential guests for Inclusion Bites podcast

Requirements

• Be computer literate and competent in the use of Microsoft Office software
• Confident in the use of English language both written and spoken
• A passion and interest for the role as described
• A desire to make an impact and for creating a more inclusive world
• The ability to work under own initiative and be self-starting

Benefits

• 100% home/remote working
• Regular on-line meet ups for coaching, training and support
• Any necessary computing hardware, software or training material will be supplied