We are seeking a motivated, confident and professional Business Development Executive to join our growing team.
This is an opportunity for an ambitious individual looking to build a successful career in sales and business development. The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, developing client relationships and supporting the continued growth of our business across the UK.
The role will focus particularly on developing new business with facilities management companies, care homes, security companies and other organisations requiring recruitment and staffing solutions.
Company Overview
Conifer is a specialist recruitment and staffing company providing support to 5-star hotels and other businesses across London. With 12 years of experience in the industry, we are committed to delivering a high standard of service and building strong, long-term relationships with our clients.
As our business continues to grow, we are looking for a confident and commercially minded individual to join our team and help us develop new client relationships and opportunities across multiple sectors.
Key Responsibilities:
- Identify and research potential new clients and key decision-makers, particularly within facilities management, care homes, security and the wider service industry.
- Generate new business opportunities through telephone calls, emails, networking and other business development activities.
- Develop and maintain strong, professional relationships with new and existing clients.
- Understand client requirements and confidently present suitable recruitment and staffing solutions across hospitality, housekeeping, facilities, care and security services.
- Arrange and attend client meetings and deliver professional presentations and proposals.
- Follow up on leads and enquiries, progressing opportunities through the sales process.
- Negotiate with prospective clients and support the successful closing of new business.
- Maintain accurate records of sales activity, client communication and business opportunities.
- Work towards individual and company sales targets.
- Research the market and identify new potential clients and areas for business growth.
- Build and maintain a strong pipeline of prospective clients through regular communication and follow-up.
- Monitor market developments and identify new business opportunities.
- Work closely with the wider Conifer team to ensure a high level of service is delivered to clients.
- Contribute ideas and strategies to help increase company revenue and expand our client base.
Requirements:
- Excellent IT skills and confidence using computers and business software.
- Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Confident and professional when making business calls, attending meetings and communicating with prospective clients.
- Excellent spoken and written English, with the ability to communicate clearly and professionally.
- Professional, articulate and confident when communicating with clients and business contacts.
- Strong numerical and mathematical ability, with good commercial awareness.
- Comfortable working with figures, targets, pricing and commission.
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
- Motivated by achieving targets, generating new business and earning commission.
- Positive, proactive and willing to learn.
- Able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong attention to detail and a professional approach to work.
- Previous sales or business development experience is an advantage but not essential.
- Experience in hospitality, recruitment, facilities management, security, care or another service-based industry would be beneficial but is not essential.
- Willingness to make business development calls and actively approach potential clients is essential.
Salary & Working Hours :
- Salary: £26,000 per annum + Commission
- Monday to Friday
- 9:00 am–5:30 pm
- Full-time position
- Commission and performance-based earning opportunities
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary with commission opportunities.
- Company laptop and phone provided.
- Full training and ongoing support.
- Opportunity to develop valuable sales and business development skills.
- Career progression opportunities within a growing company.
- Professional and supportive working environment.
- The opportunity to build and manage your own client portfolio.
How to Apply
If you are a confident, ambitious and motivated individual who enjoys communicating with people and is interested in building a career in sales and business development, we would love to hear from you.
Please submit your CV and a short cover letter outlining your suitability for the position.
Join Conifer and become part of our growing team, helping us develop new business relationships and deliver high-quality recruitment and staffing solutions to clients across the UK.
Work Location: In person