Business Development Executive Leicester, England
Job description
We are unique – as unique as you are
Voted as ‘Consultancy of the Year’ with the ‘Best Business Solution’ at TELCA 2021, Consultus is a leading provider of net zero and energy services. Lauded for a ‘world-class’ service, we have one of the highest client retention rates in the industry and have been voted ‘Most Trusted Consultancy’ for 2 years running.
The Consultus International Group is a cause-driven business, on a mission to leave the planet in a better place than it is now. At the forefront of innovation, we’re looking for great minds to help us support people on their Net Zero journey.
The role
Clients have never needed our services more than they do right now. We are looking for a Business Development Executive join our growing sales team. You will play a vital role by contributing to the teams’ pipeline of new sales, whilst having the opportunity to support and learn from our established Business Development Managers and Marketing team.
This varied role will consist of setting appointments with clients, providing support on sales pursuits by preparing presentations & proposals, and using your market intelligence to identify new opportunities for products and services.
Other responsibilities include:
- Contacting potential new clients using phone, email and social media to gauge interest and plan meetings
- Working with other teams and colleagues to help align offerings with the needs of clients
- Keeping on top of administrative tasks – such as updating CRM
- Supporting new product launches and bid management
Being organised, commercial, and enthusiastic are all attributes that will make you successful in this role. Energy experience is not deemed essential, but would be highly beneficial.
About you
As the role covers a number of differing activities, it is important that the Business Development Executive can prioritise their work and be flexible to change their activities to reflect the current key business needs.
You must also have:
- A keen focus on sales development
- Commercial awareness
- A detailed understanding of B2B sales process
- Strong IT skills – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, e-mail, internet, etc.
- Capability of working on own initiative and providing attention to detail
- Be a team player, resilient and positive
- Ability to influence people at all levels within the organisation
If you also have experience with selling to significant business i.e FTSE, Blue Chip and Global, and/or experience selling at FD, CFO or Director Level, this would be beneficial!
We are invested in you!
We want to build a team for the future, not just today. That’s why we’re committed to your development and wellbeing and value your opinion. As part of your role, you will have your say on how we can improve.
We understand that everyone has their own needs, which is why we provide our people with Perkbox rewards. Perkbox allows you to create a benefits package which is unique to you! In addition, you’ll receive:
- Extensive training and development, to help you become the best
- A clear Progression Pathway
- External ‘Employee Assistance Programme’ and continuous initiatives, to support mental and physical wellbeing
- Flexible Working Scheme, to ensure a comfortable work-life balance
- Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay
- Access to company Bonus Schemes
- +25% OTE Bonus
Committed to inclusion and diversity
The Consultus International Group is an organisation represented by individuals from all backgrounds. We are proud to continue building a team which embraces inclusion, so encourage suitable applications from a diverse array of talent.
As a Disability Confident Committed employer, under our Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS), we commit to interview candidates with disabilities if their application meets the minimum criteria for the role – please let us know during the application process.
