Business Development Executive
hace 21 horas
Farnborough
Job Title: Business Development Executive Reports to: Manager / Head of Business Development Type: Full-time Position Summary The Business Development Executive supports the organisation’s commercial activities by assisting with lead qualification, market intelligence, and early-stage client interactions. Working closely with the Marketing team and a Business Development Manager (BDM), this role ensures that outbound campaigns, inbound enquiries, and strategic opportunities are effectively qualified and progressed through the early stages of the client journey. This is a developmental position aimed at preparing the individual for future progression into a Business Development Manager role once they demonstrate the capability to independently manage strategic relationships. Roles & Responsibilities • Review and qualify leads from outbound campaigns and inbound enquiries., • Conduct initial research on prospects to support qualification and strategic fit assessment., • Log, update, and maintain lead and opportunity data within the CRM to support visibility and follow-through., • Document client needs, objectives, and technical considerations for internal review., • Monitor market developments, competitor activity, and industry trends to support outbound strategy., • Ensure prospects receive a professional and seamless early-stage experience., • Provide increasing support in more complex qualification activities and account mapping as experience grows., • Develop outbound prospecting skills to identify and initiate conversations with potential clients. Key Performance Objectives • Support Marketing and BDMs by processing, qualifying, and organising leads generated from outbound campaigns and inbound channels., • Develop an understanding of the full client journey to ensure prospects and partners receive a consistent, high-quality experience., • Learn how to identify strategic opportunities by understanding client needs, potential product requirements, and the organisation’s capabilities., • Maintain accurate CRM data and assist BDMs with preparing materials for discovery sessions, proposals, and follow-up activities. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) • Accuracy and completeness of prospect records and reporting., • Positive feedback from prospects and internal stakeholders regarding responsiveness and service quality., • Demonstrated growth in prospect-management knowledge and capability., • Successful development towards managing independent prospect or account responsibilities. Essential Attributes • Strong understanding of the organisation’s value proposition and service offering (to be developed in role)., • Strategic and logical approach to problem solving., • Professional, client-focused, and personable., • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across all levels internally and externally. Qualifications / Certificates / Licences • Professional development courses in client management or project management (optional). Desirable Attributes • Commercial awareness or interest in pricing, margins, and long-term client value., • Interest in sectors such as healthcare, technology, or manufacturing (advantageous but not essential)., • Ability to balance multiple early-stage opportunities and deadlines. Software Knowledge • CRM Systems (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot): Basic to Intermediate, • Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook): Intermediate, • Project / Collaboration Tools (e.g., Smartsheet, Trello, Monday.com): Basic to Intermediate, • Data Entry & Reporting Tools: Basic