Business Development Executive

Edwards & Pearce are pleased to be working with one of the region's best providers of Adult Training and Apprenticeship programmes and to continue their efforts they are looking to add to their sales team.THE ROLE: You will provide a high-quality sales function within the organisation, reporting into the Sales & Marketing Manager.You must have a full driving license and access to own vehicle.Satisfactory enhanced DBS check pre-start of employment.To deliver a first-class consultative sales experience to prospects and customers across the range of our client's products and services.To achieve agreed personal sales targets across the range of our client's products and services.Develop and deliver sales presentations using a range of media and techniques to achieve successful outcomes.Maintain regular, effective and timely interventions with all prospects and customers ensuring that all contact is recorded in the CRM.Manage personal pipeline of opportunities to ensure achievement of personal objectives and contribution to team targets.Develop business proposals for prospects and customers.Carry out sales meetings with prospects and customers.Gather and share intelligence to support the strategic and operational planning of our clients offering.Establish and maintain effective working relationships with management, co-workers, learners, companies and the general public.Adhere to stated policies and procedures relating to health and safety, and quality management that are applicable to the role.Arrange and participate in meetings, team events, staff meetings, and open days/events. This includes the taking of minutes when requested by management.Arrange and organise (or assist with) events to promote our client, the client's apprentices and our client's achievements, to include effective communication with all the stakeholders of the event ensuring all the relevant information is passed on and understood.THE CANDIDATE: Previous sales experience within an educational environment.Experience of using the full suite of Microsoft Office programmes.Experience of using other software programmes (e.g. CRM/PICS).Strong Organisational skills.Excellent communication skills inc. written, oral, email and telephone.Meticulous attention to detail and able to maintain confidentiality where required.Able to meet challenging targets and thrive under pressure.Flexible and be able to take both a proactive and responsive approach to change.Commitment to health & safety and equality of opportunity within a diverse. workplace.Ability to work to quality standardsTHE BENEFITS: Salary: £32,000 plus performance related bonus38 Days holiday (incl Bank Holidays), Phone, LaptopTHE CONSULTANCY:Edwards & Pearce acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Edwards & Pearce is an Equal Opportunities Employer.