Business Development Executive

We have a fantastic opportunity for a talented Business Development Executive with a vibrant recruitment company in South East London!

As Business Development Executive you will be reporting directly to management, responsible for identifying new business opportunities via own market and internet research, taking the sales process from cold call through to close, identifying key contacts from internet researches, managing existing partnerships, as well as being tasked with building long term relationships with customers.

You must be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills, a strong understanding of the sales cycle and a proven track record of developing customer loyalty and lasting relationships.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

Identify new business opportunities and generate new business by forging relationships with contacts at all levels
Manage your client database and ensure long term relationships are maintained
Identify and deliver on potential customers
Meet and strive to exceed monthly sales targets
Ability to spot business opportunities
Ensure all new business is followed up and turned in to repeat business
Take part in e-marketing activities as required
Interview & Screen potential candidates
Attend networking/social events/exhibitionsThe ideal candidate will have:

Minimum of 2 years sales/account management experience, with a proven track record and evidence of exceeding sales targets
Recent commercial B2B sales experience
in conducting internet research on potential leads
Experience in sales meetings and giving presentations where required
Strong ability to influence at all levels; comfortable holding business level conversations
Previous experience with recruitment is desirable but not essential
Excellent written and verbal communication
Ability to manage all aspects of winning and developing new accounts: prospecting, cold calling and closing
Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to work autonomously
Must be flexible with work hours (if required) Applications:

Please only apply if you meet the minimum requirements listed. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Should you not receive a response to your application after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessfulStafforce is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.