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Business Development Support Executive (Learning)

£35K-£40K Basic Salary

Our client, is a small, values-driven leadership training company looking for a Business Development Support Executive (Learning) to join their growing team and help drive their business forward. This is an exciting client relationship-oriented role where you’ll be the first point of contact for inbound client inquiries, support in delivering winning pitches, and play a key part in growing relationships with existing clients.

It’s a fantastic opportunity for a highly diligent person to hone their business development instincts and grow into managing large-scale accounts. The role offers bonus or commission potential, reflecting your contribution to the company’s success.

Responsibilities

* Client Engagement: Act as the first touchpoint for client inquiries, providing prompt and helpful responses, and understanding their needs to recommend training solutions.

* Sales Support: Assist business developers in preparing proposals, presentations, and sales materials, and nurture client relationships post-pitch to drive conversions.

* Proposal Development: Craft detailed, visually engaging proposals and tailored learning solutions with the support of designers, ensuring alignment with client needs.

* Pipeline Management: Manage client interactions in the CRM system, track leads, monitor the sales pipeline, and provide insights to prioritize opportunities.

* Event Coordination: Organize roundtables and other events to engage decision-makers and deepen client relationships.

* Resource Coordination: Liaise with the design team to secure necessary materials and ensure trainer resources align with proposed solutions.

* Forward Thinking: Identify unmet client needs, contribute to future product development, and offer insights for marketing strategy.

Skills

* Highly organised, with exceptional ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.

* Proactive, sales-driven mindset with strong relationship-building skills and a focus on driving results.

* Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with warmth and authenticity.

* Eagerness to learn and grow in the L&D sector, with tenacity and a can-do attitude.

Qualifications

* Any relevant qualifications would be desirable

Experience

* Previous experience in sales support, business development, or customer success, ideally within L&D or professional services.

* Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Word and CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot) is a strong advantage.

Blue Eskimo is the leading provider of specialist recruitment for the Learning and Development, e-learning and Training sectors. We provide interim, fixed term contract and permanent roles for multiple disciplines. These include Learning and Development Managers, e-learning Business Development Managers, E-learning Instructional Designers, e-learning project Managers, Learning Technology Managers, Training Operations Managers, Training and e-learning Consultants, IT Trainers & Soft Skills Trainers