Business Development & Marketing Executive

Do you enjoy sales and want to help an exciting business shape their marketing and commercial relationships—not just make calls?
If you are confident with people, commercially minded and creative – this could be the Business Development opportunity you have been waiting for.
Due to continued business growth, we are seeking an ambitious and driven individual to provide Business Development and Marketing support for an exciting company based near Biggin Hill, Kent.
In this full time, permanent role, you’ll combine proactive sales, relationship-building, networking and social media skills, whilst working closely with the Managing Director to grow the business.
What you’ll be doing
* Contact prospective clients by phone, email and LinkedIn
* Build relationships with facilities and property managers, managing agents, contractors and commercial decision-makers
* Identify opportunities to arrange and attend client meetings, and occasional site visits
* Attend networking meetings, local business events, and industry exhibitions
* Creative input for social media content, using project photos and videos for engaging before-and-after posts.
* Follow up leads and quotations, maintain relationships and help secure new work.
* Add to and maintain the prospect database and sales pipeline
* Identify additional growth opportunities with the Managing Director
Who we’re looking for
* A confident, friendly and comfortable personality to begin conversations and build relationships
* Self-motivated, organised and ready to take ownership
* Resilient when handling rejection, with a positive attitude
* Comfortable using social media and willing to learn new tools
* Commercially minded and interested in business growth
* Able to travel to meetings and events; a full UK driving licence is essential
If you have experience in sales, recruitment, hospitality, estate agency, marketing, customer service or business networking we would like to hear from you!
Specific industry experience is not required. What IS essential is strong communication skills, a friendly personality, a positive attitude and a willingness to learn. These attributes matter more than a perfect CV!
What’s on offer?
* Performance-related bonus and the opportunity to increase your earnings
* Hybrid working: Biggin Hill office, home working and external meetings
* A varied role with real influence on a growing business
* Direct access to the Managing Director
* Training, ongoing support and genuine progression opportunities
* A friendly, ambitious team focused on quality and customer service
If you are proactive and enjoy meeting people, we’d love to hear from you