Business Development Executive

Location: Ilkley (Central, near the train station)
Starting Salary: £25,900 per annum
Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week

Benefits

• Flexible and hybrid working
• Casual working environment
• Personal development & access to extensive training
• Simply Health (health cashback plan) & EAP
• Life assurance – 4x salary
• Additional holiday for each year of service (up to 3 extra days)

Join Our Client’s Team as a Business Development Executive

POST– Recruitment is hiring on behalf of a cutting-edge online company looking to add a Business Development Executive to their growing sales team in central Ilkley. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced sales environment and is passionate about inbound sales, client management, and revenue growth.

Key Responsibilities

As a Business Development Executive, you will:

• Act as the first point of contact for inbound sales enquiries via phone and email.
• Respond quickly and effectively to sales opportunities, ensuring high customer satisfaction.
• Identify immediate and future revenue potential in the early sales cycle.
• Manage a triage system to direct customers to the correct consultant or support lead.
• Work towards an annual income target of £150,000 - £250,000.
• Engage digitally with customers to ensure products and services meet their evolving needs.
• Build strong, trust-based relationships with clients.
• Upsell additional training, learning, and development services to increase investment.
• Utilise CRM data to create targeted growth lists and re-engage with lapsed customers.
• Ensure seamless customer onboarding and communicate key implementation requirements.
• Provide recommendations for process improvements in both sales and support workflows.

Experience & Skills Required

• Proven success in a Business Development Executive, Sales Executive, or Client Development role.
• Strong questioning and negotiation skills to understand customer needs.
• Ability to handle objections professionally and convert prospects into customers.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Resilient, self-motivated, and commercially aware – able to identify revenue opportunities.
• Organised, with a proactive approach to client engagement.
• Experience working within ISO frameworks and adhering to company policies.

Apply Today

If you're an ambitious Business Development Executive looking for your next challenge, apply now or contact Emma Sayles at POST– Recruitment Ltd for more details.

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