At a Glance
- Tasks: Identify target organisations and engage senior decision-makers to generate new business opportunities.
- Company: Join a growing international consultancy focused on professional services.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, OTE earnings, career progression, and training opportunities.
- Other info: Exciting networking opportunities and a supportive team culture await you.
- Why this job: Build your career in a dynamic environment with real impact on client relationships.
- Qualifications: B2B sales experience and strong communication skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 26000 - 30000 £ per year.
Are you a commercially minded Business Development Executive, SDR, Sales Executive or Account Executive looking for an opportunity to build a career within a growing professional services business where you can develop your commercial skills and progress into a client-facing Account Management role?
On offer is the opportunity to join a specialist international consultancy that helps leading professional services firms strengthen client relationships through strategic feedback, insight and relationship management programmes. Working with senior stakeholders across major organisations, you will play a key role in generating and qualifying opportunities that support the company's continued growth.
In this role, you will be responsible for:
- Identifying target organisations and key stakeholders
- Executing structured outreach campaigns across email, LinkedIn and events
- Generating and qualifying new business opportunities
- Arranging meetings with senior decision-makers
- Preparing briefing notes and meeting preparation materials
- Maintaining CRM records and pipeline accuracy
- Attending industry events, conferences and networking opportunities
- Supporting senior colleagues throughout the sales process
The ideal candidate will have:
- Experience within B2B sales, business development or a commercial role
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Comfort engaging senior stakeholders and decision-makers
- Process-driven with strong CRM discipline
- Commercial awareness and motivation by business growth
- Experience in a professional services, consultancy or commercial environment is beneficial
- Based within 30 minutes of Cranfield (MK43)
If you are interested in this role, click 'Apply Now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.
Business Development Executive in Bedford employer: Peopleforge
Join a dynamic and growing professional services consultancy in Cranfield, where you will have the opportunity to develop your commercial skills and progress into an Account Management role. With a strong focus on employee growth, comprehensive training, and a supportive work culture, this company values collaboration and innovation, making it an excellent employer for those looking to make a meaningful impact in their careers.
