Business Development Executive Apprentice

Responsibilities:

Develop and implement effective follow-up strategies to nurture relationships and convert leads into sales and create and refine sales pitches to effectively communicate the value propositions of our products Drive personal success through proactive efforts, ensuring a high level of self-motivation and independent work ethic without the need for micromanagement Manage inbound leads and respond promptly to customer inquiries Upsell and cross-sell to existing customers to increase sales revenue Speak with end users and wholesalers to understand their needs and provide suitable solutions Maintain a busy pipeline of potential leads and opportunities Update the CRM system with accurate and up-to-date information on customer interactions and deals Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and execute business development initiatives Meet and exceed sales targets and performance metrics Provide regular updates on sales pipeline and progress to management

 

Requirements:

Confident and customer-focused with excellent communication skills Experience in telesales/phone calling is desirable Strong English and maths skills Ability to work independently and in a team environment. Self-starter with a strong work ethic

 

Training:
In addition to gaining practical experience in the role, you will also attain an NVQ 4 Sales Executive qualification which will help start your career and give you an insight into the business processes and procedures Our training is delivered remotely via teams with a development coach, who will be available for support 24/7 You receive 20% off the job training during this Apprenticeship which is included in your weekly working hours

Training Outcome:
Sales progression route (partnerships, field sales, account management) Electrical certifications

Employer Description:
LightwaveRF is a pioneer of the smart home technology sector and developed the first internet enabled devices in 2008. The Company’s market leading proprietary Internet of Things (“IoT”) platform, together with its applications and connected devices, provides its customers with fully integrated remote control and monitoring of light, heat, power and security.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm 30 minutes for lunch

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Team working,Initiative,Work independently,Strong problem solving skills,Chatty and loves talking!,Tenacious and goal driven,Positive attitude,Resilient