Business Development Executive in Farnborough, Hampshire

Are you an ambitious and driven sales professional looking to take the next step in your career? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy building relationships with potential clients? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join a growing and dynamic team as a Business Development Executive, based in Farnborough offices and offering hybrid working.

As a Business Development Executive, you will play a key role in identifying and qualifying new business opportunities, setting appointments, and supporting senior sales team members throughout the sales process. You will generate opportunities through a mix of outbound campaigns, including emails, cold calling, and LinkedIn outreach, ensuring a strong pipeline of potential clients. You will research and identify target accounts and key decision-makers who would benefit from the company's services, engaging with them through tailored outreach strategies. Additionally, you will arrange and participate in introductory meetings, presenting the organisation's capabilities and demonstrating the value of its services.

Supporting the senior sales team, as Business Development Executive you will assist in generating proposals, managing follow-ups, and ensuring seamless coordination throughout the deal process. A deep understanding of the company's service offerings will be essential, allowing you to confidently communicate value propositions to potential clients. You will also be responsible for maintaining accurate records of all sales activities in the CRM system, providing regular updates and insights to the wider team.

To succeed in this Business Development Executive role, you will ideally have at least one year of experience in a sales-based role, preferably within a B2B environment. A background in, or an understanding of, software development or technology solutions would be beneficial but is not essential. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, are key, as is the ability to build and maintain lasting professional relationships. You will need to be highly organised, detail-oriented, and proactive in your approach, with the drive and motivation to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.

This role offers a clear career progression path into a senior closing position, making it an ideal opportunity for someone looking to advance in the sales sector. In return, the position offers a competitive salary with a performance related bonus and excellent benefits, including hybrid working and plenty of opportunities for progression and growth. If you are a motivated and ambitious individual looking to accelerate your career in sales, we would love to hear from you.