Business Development Specialist

Are you a driven and ambitious individual eager to kickstart your career in business development? Do you possess a knack for communication and a passion for technology? We are actively seeking a motivated candidate to join our dynamic team and contribute to our growth. This is an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact and advance your professional journey.

An award-winning, fast-moving, and innovative company dedicated to building a secure and connected future for organizations worldwide. We empower businesses to secure and connect their digital infrastructures through superior solutions and services. Our unique corporate culture fosters devoted professionalism, strong teamwork, and an inspiring environment for career development.

• Proactive lead generation of new prospects and business opportunities.
• Engage potential leads through prospecting, cold calling, and emailing to introduce company offerings and drive event attendance.
• Qualify and schedule meetings with leads based on established criteria.
• Collaborate with sales, pre-sales, and marketing teams to develop targeted outreach strategies.
• Maintain accurate records of all interactions in the CRM system.
• Continuously follow up with prospects to nurture relationships and advance them through the sales pipeline.
• Stay informed about industry trends, market developments, and competitor activities.
• Represent the company at networking events, conferences, and trade shows.
• Provide feedback to optimize messaging and improve lead generation efforts.

• Confidence, Personality, Likeability, Entrepreneurial flair.
• Influence and persuasion, Structure and logic, Driven/dynamic.
• Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills.
• Strong numerical skills.
• IT literate and proficient in Microsoft 365.
• Ability to use own initiative and work effectively in a team.
• Passion and drive to achieve results.
• Willingness to travel.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Commercial awareness and business acumen (preferred).
• Interest in or experience with technology, cyber security, or networking (preferred).
• Strong understanding of social media platforms and digital marketing (preferred).
• Understanding of IT tools and CRM systems (preferred).
• Graduated from a recognized university.

• Starting salary of £28,000 per annum, plus £2,000 car allowance per annum, plus £5,000 on-target commission per annum (with the opportunity to over-achieve)
• Company pension scheme (5% contribution from the Company)
• iPhone and MacBook for business use
• Upon successful completion of probation, BDRs will be eligible for: Individual Private Healthcare (Vitality - including Employee Assistance Programme), Death in Service benefit (4x basic salary), Participation in Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Forward-thinking office space with amenities like an Xbox, pool table, table tennis, treadmills, and Peloton bikes.
• Complimentary hot and cold drinks in the office.
• SPIFFs and team-building events throughout the year.
• Two 'Self' days and one 'Selfless' day for volunteering.
• Opportunities for top performers to travel (e.g., Las Vegas, Cancun, Alpe D'Huez).
• Work alongside high-calibre sales, technical, and operational experts in a supportive team.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply promptly to be considered for this exciting opportunity. Specific application instructions will be provided upon inquiry.