Business Development Executive - Professional Services

Business Development Executive - Finance/Insurance/Legal background

Cardiff

This role is for a professional, confident Executive to become an integral member of our clients Business Development Team.

Working closely with the Business Development Manager and administrative staff this is a progressive role that needs a hands on professional approach to maximise all business development opportunities and display your influencing skills.

The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate an understanding of tender and bid process and be proven in the identification of new business opportunities, as well as ensuring existing clients are maximised to their potential.

Our client is looking for a raised profile and as such you would be expected to become involved in their Events.  Co-ordination in the delivery of seminars, workshops and conference attendance across certain areas and focus groups. Some events may require overnight stays.

Successfully manage on-going, day-to-day tasks such as database maintenance, mailings, website updates etc. whilst simultaneously taking responsibility for the management and the progression of sales

Ultimately deliver the marketing plans (set over a 12 month period) leading to the achievement of targets set by those plans for the various sector groups, departments and practice areas.

Key Areas of Expertise:

• Marketing (or sales) qualification e.g. CIM is desirable but not essential;
• Knowledge of marketing/business development practices;
• Experience of organising seminars/educational events essential
• Very good IT skills, especially within Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint
• Knowledge/experience of managing and maintaining CRM systems
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to build effective relationships with personnel at different levels 
• Time and project management skills

A full job description is available for all short listed candidates.

Please send your CV to Ben Stevens at Paramount Recruitment.