Job Title : Business Development Executive Department: Learning Solutions Division
Location: Bristol office with Hybrid working – 2 days in the office
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full Time (37.The Workforce Development Trust
The Workforce Development Trust is a not-for-profit organisation that provides services that support employers to develop skilled, sustainable, and efficient workforces in the UK and abroad. We operate via our four brands; The Business Development Executive will contribute to revenue growth and lead client engagement for the Workforce Development Trust (WDT) within the Learning Solutions division. Reporting to Head of Business Development, this position will take a lead on developing new business opportunities for a suite of eLearning solutions.
The Business Development Executive will have excellent organisational skills with proven capability in developing and maintaining client and internal stakeholder relations. The post holder will deploy new business development techniques as appropriate and contribute to the development of tenders, proposals, client updates, case studies and reporting and so must possess advanced writing/presentation skills and maintain a keen understanding of our products and services and the wider learning/training market.
What is the impact of the role on the business?
The Business Development Executive will contribute to revenue growth and lead client engagement for the Workforce Development Trust (WDT) within the Learning Solutions division.
What key business skills are necessary for the role?
The Business Development Executive will have excellent organisational skills with proven capability in developing and maintaining client and internal stakeholder relations. The post holder will deploy new business development techniques as appropriate and contribute to the development of tenders, proposals, client updates, case studies and reporting and so must possess advanced writing/presentation skills.
This is an autonomous role where you be accountable for developing a pipeline of new business opportunities, working closely with colleagues in sales, marketing and product development, to close successfully.
New business development
Lead and or support the acquisition of new business through development of proposals/tenders, client engagement and response to inbound enquiries.
~ Understand clients’ business goals, needs and challenges to provide tailored learning solutions.
~ Account growth and retention
Identify opportunities for account growth and upselling of additional products and services to existing clients.
~ Gather and analyse client feedback to inform product development and service improvements.
~ Maintain accurate and relevant records of client interactions, project status and pipeline activity within CRM systems.
This job requires 2 days in the office. Please consider if you are willing to relocate before applying.
You can apply through our website.
Generous annual leave entitlement up to a maximum of 28 days, plus public holidays, and a potential Christmas closure.
Flexible working - 50% working from home with a dress for your day approach.
Employee referral recruitment scheme
We provide enhanced leave, bereavement, carers, maternity, paternity, and sickness leave.
Health and wellbeing benefits, access to our mental health first aiders, a confidential employee assistance programme, free eye tests and payment for an annual flu jab
Enhanced pension scheme, with a contribution matching up to a combined 12%, and the option to join the Salary Exchange Pension Scheme along with death in service coverage at three times annual salary.
Flexible employee benefits, portal including a cycle to work scheme.
Buy annual leave scheme.
Organisational development days and departmental training budgets
Payroll giving, this is a tax-free way to donate to any charity, worthy cause or place of worship.
The Workforce Development Trust is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes everyone.
We strongly encourage people of all gender, religion, ethnic backgrounds, sexual orientation, and individuals with disabilities to apply.