Business Development Executive

Job title: Business Development Executive
Location:Eastbourne
Salary: 26,000 - 30,000 per annum (dependent on experience) plus commission

About the role:
We are looking for a proactive Business Development Executive to join our Eastbourne based client. The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying prospects, building strong relationships with clients, representing the business at meetings and events, and converting leads into long-term partnerships.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business with a passion for people and technology!

Key responsibilities:

• Develop and execute business development strategies to meet and exceed targets
• Build rapport with clients through regular communication, trust-building and value-focused conversations
• Network effectively at industry events, conferences and online channels to generate leads
• Attend client meetings, present proposals, negotiate terms and close deals
• Maintain accurate records of activities and pipeline in CRM and provide regular progress reports

Required skills and experience:

• Proven experience in business development or sales, ideally within a B2B environment
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to build rapport and long-term client relationships
• Strong networking skills and confidence representing the business at external meetings and events
• Comfortable attending client meetings, presenting solutions and negotiating commercial terms
• Results-driven, self-motivated and able to work independently as well as part of a team