Business Development Consultant

Description

• Lead the creation of marketing content for digital and traditional channels
• Collaborate with Heads of Services and finance to align sales strategies
• Support the development of a structured sales process and assist with proposals and presentations
• Shadow the Managing Director during client meetings and negotiations
• Travel nationwide to meet with clients and attend site meetings
• Manage company profiles and documentation across procurement portals
• Manage and maintain the CRM system with accurate and timely data
• Act as the single point of contact for all sales enquiries across telephone, email, video, and in-person channels
• Participate in bidding processes, including market engagement questionnaires, PQQs, and tenders
• Build strong relationships with client supply chain and procurement managers

Requirements

• Basic understanding of marketing principles and sales processes
• Highly organised and methodical with excellent attention to detail
• Full UK manual driving licence and flexibility to travel nationwide
• Comfortable with client-facing interactions and building relationships
• Self-starter who can work independently and take initiative
• Exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making
• Previous experience in customer-facing roles
• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths
• Team player who can also work autonomously
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to speak confidently with people at all levels
• Experience with CRM systems

Benefits

• Health Insurance (Vitality)
• IT & Phone Package
• Continuous on-the-job training and development
• Staff benefits package including discounts at retailers and gym memberships
• Pension Scheme
• Structured training and mentorship through Level 4 Sales Executive Apprenticeship
• Flexible working options post probation (hybrid: Crawley office and remote)
• Clear career progression path with genuine opportunities for advancement
• Life Insurance

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance