Job description
Vacancy details
Talent pool
Sales - Direct Sales
Title
Business Development Executive
Contract type
QA Ltd Permanent
Job advert
Business Development Executive
Location: Bristol (hybrid - 3 days in the office & 2 days WFH)
Location: Bristol (hybrid - 3 days in the office & 2 days WFH)
Want to become a educational technology expert?- Are you money motivated ?
- Work in a environment that is diverse and fast growing?
Then join us now!
Powering clients, student, learners and colleagues to win in the digital revolution!
QA is one of the largest learning services organisations in the UK, developing skills and capabilities for everyone from apprentices to business leaders. Headquartered in London, but with a nationwide network of state-of-the-art training centres, QA Group is comprised of four fast-growing divisions- Learning, Apprenticeships, Consulting and Higher Education- all of which deliver innovative and cutting-edge skills solutions to UK organisations
The Role
Your primary focus is to develop new and grow existing customer relationships using the sales techniques gained from our in-house training programme to deliver against specific, measurable targets.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify and liaise with key stakeholders/decision makers for both new & existing customers by telephone and email in order to maximise sales opportunities
- Prospect for new customers whilst maintaining and growing your existing customer base in order to create and close sales opportunities
- Input, analyse and interpret all relevant sales management information to prioritise
- incoming workload and qualify sales opportunities
- Prepare quotes and proposals for customers
- Use relevant data to fully report on sales activity
- Deliver high levels of customer service which result in positive feedback from both internal and external stakeholders
- Constantly develop a deeper understanding/knowledge of your product offering and sales techniques
Skills and Knowledge
- Persuasive verbal and written communication style
- Ability to plan and prioritise your workload efficiently and effectively in order to achieve targets
- Confidently recognise when issues or opportunities arise that require resolution through own initiative or escalation
- Ability to work under pressure, whilst multi-tasking effectively
- High degree of attention to detail
- B2B sales experience dealing with internal or external stakeholders/decision makers by email, telephone and face to face – ideally two years
- Working to tight deadlines where high level of accuracy is required
- Experience of resolving or offering solutions to queries
- Proficient in using IT systems e.g., Client Relationships Management systems
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What We'll Do For You!
You may have noticed we’ve not stated the salary for this Business Development Executive position. We’re currently working on creating more transparent salary bands across QA, so rest assured, our salaries are competitive and will be discussed as part of the recruitment process. We’re offering you uncapped commission along with our strong benefits package; 27 days holiday plus ability to purchase 5 more days, 3 days a year fully paid training, 2 days a year paid charity volunteering, casual dress code and more.
You’ll instantly become welcomed into the team and be invited for lunches and nights out. You’ll also have the chance to be part of the 110 Club, an amazing incentive-based reward, which will see you go on a fantastic all expenses paid VIP weekend abroad! Recent destinations include Las Vegas, Miami, New York and Barcelona!
As market leader in training, we know a few things about learning & development. You’ll have access to our bespoke development programmes as well as a clear progression structure to fulfil your potential.
At QA, we celebrate our diversity and have won numerous awards that demonstrate our commitment to our inclusive culture. We want everyone to feel part of QA, so have created several welcoming networks that you can join, and we’ll set you up with a buddy to help get you settled in from day one.
Vacancy location
Location
South West, Bristol, Bristol
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