Position Overview The Business Development Executive will play a supporting role in driving the growth and success of Leep Talent by identifying new business opportunities across the group, contacting via telephone-based prospecting, and expanding our apprenticeship portfolio. This position requires high appetite for learning, strong work ethic and resilience to succeed in what we hope will be a long and successful career in sales. Responsibilities In common with all staff: * To support the Leep Talent’s mission, vision, values, and strategic objectives * To implement Leep Talent’s Equality and Diversity policies * To take responsibility for one’s own professional development and participate in relevant internal and external activities * To implement the Leep Talent’s health and safety policies and practices * To contribute to Leep Talent’s commitment to continuous improvement as identified in JITs quality assurance systems * To be committed to Leep Talent’s safeguarding procedures and high priority to be given to the safeguarding of learners Role Responsibilities * Calling potential customers to persuade them to use Apprenticeship services * Accurately recording customer details, meeting notes and prospecting activity * Generating leads and converting them into customers * Developing and sustaining solid relationships with customers to encourage repeat business and cross sell opportunities across Leep Talent * Using sales enablement materials & interventions proffered by the company to drive sales and respond to customer rejections * Developing in-depth knowledge of customer products and services to make suitable recommendations based on customers' needs and preferences * Continually meeting or exceeding daily and monthly targets with respect to call volume, prospecting activities and sales * Identify new business opportunities and expand on existing partnerships to expand Leep Talent’s impact * Win new business contracting with employers who are new to Leep Talent Essential Deliverables: * A robust pipeline of potential clients and partnerships, including a list of leads and opportunities actively pursued * Successful negotiation and execution of strategic partnerships that enhance Leep Talent’s growth ambitions * Compelling proposals and presentations showcasing the value of any partnership * Consistent achievement of revenue targets and a track record of contributing to the company's financial success * Strong client relationships with a high level of client satisfaction and retention * Regular market research reports and impact reporting from clients * An engaged and motivated approach to business development achieving your goals and contributing to a high performing team Candidate Requirements Essential Skills: - Great communicator, both verbal and written - Experience using Microsoft Office suite - Lifelong learner and passion for a career in sales - Strong desire to deliver exceptional customer service - Individual behaviours: Highly professional, well-presented and provides an excellent first impression of Leep Talent - Reliable, conscientious, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team - Ability to influence others for benefit of the business - Highly motivated, with the discipline to deliver the inputs that lead to exceptional outcomes - High levels of curiosity with a genuine thirst for knowledge - Growth mindset and resilient to overcome challenges