BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE (DESIGN AGENCY)

A New Business Development Executive / Sales Executive is needed join a full-service design agency with superb credentials and an award-winning portfolio of work. Are you a young sales professional, hungry for a thrilling new opportunity? If you have the passion and determination to thrive in a high-energy, fast-paced environment, then we are eager to hear from you!

Our client is a distinguished, full-service design agency, boasting an impressive clientele spanning UK and international landscapes, featuring esteemed organisations such as the United Nations and the World Health Organization. The agency works closely with international governmental organisations (IGOs) non-governmental organisations (NGOs), and membership-based organisations in a B2B capacity.

With a rich history of 25 years, their team of 13 professionals comprise design, web, interactive and video, provide a wide variety of capabilities and experience that the New Business Development / Sales Executive will be able to leverage to prospective new clients.

Working alongside an experienced New Business Director, you will receive high-level sales training with a leading provider, that will empower you to nurture and expand the sales pipeline, craft impactful marketing campaigns, coordinate and attend sales meetings individually and with the Directors.  

Key responsibilities for the role comprise:

• Identify and research potential new business opportunities.
• Build and maintain relationships with potential clients through phone, email, and in-person meetings.
• Develop and deliver sales presentations and proposals to potential clients.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to develop effective lead generation campaigns
• Develop the company social media presence (LinkedIn, YouTube, blogs for website)
• Monitor and report on sales metrics and market trends.
• Maintain accurate records of sales activities and client information in the CRM system.
• Ability to speak French and advantage.

Key competencies:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Self-motivated, organised, proactive
• Ability to work independently and follow directions
• Project management skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks at once
• Ability to adhere to editorial style guide
• Ability to speak French an advantage

Attend our office in Mortlake 4 days a week. You will have the opportunity to travel to international clients in Europe.

In return the New Business Development Executive / Sales Executive can expect:

• Hybrid working 4 days a week in the office (every day for the first 3-months).
• Company pension plan.
• Free access to an on-site gym.

Our client is based in Mortlake, in-between Putney and Richmond (2 mins walk from Mortlake Station, 10 mins from Clapham Junction and 25 mins from Waterloo).

Salary breakdown: Basic £30,000 DOE + £8k performance-based commission + 5% sales-based commission