Business Development Adviser
Kiwa Uk
Kiwa UK offers testing, inspection, certification, and compliance services across various sectors.
Drive sales growth by promoting NQA services, building client relationships, and meeting targets.
12 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Intermediate (4-7 years), Junior (1-3 years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Dunstable, England, United Kingdom
Remote
Company Size
1,200 Employees
Service Specialisms
Consulting
Engineering
Technical Services
Project Management
Certification
Testing
Inspection
Training
Sector Specialisms
Water
Renewable Energy
Construction
Industry Assets
Medical Devices
Food
Feed & Farm
Radio and Wireless
Role
Description
sales campaigns
client engagement
crm management
sales targets
event support
administration
- Complete activities in line with sales and marketing campaigns as required by the Sales Manager.
- Engage with new and existing clients to expand the client base.
- Maintain accurate records of all enquiries, sales, and transactions using Salesforce.
- Achieve individual and team sales targets, including Certification and Training targets, and support colleagues to meet their targets set by the Commercial Director.
- Build and maintain positive relationships with new and existing clients to increase initial and retention revenue.
- Carry out general administration duties associated with the role.
- Support the Sales Manager with exhibitions and events across the UK as needed.
- Record all sales leads and activities in NQA’s CRM tool in line with sales team processes.
- Build strong relationships with new and existing consultants to increase quotes and sales conversions.
Requirements
ms office
dropbox
salesforce
communication
sales targets
customer service
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence others.
- Highly motivated and target driven.
- Proficient in MS Office applications (PowerPoint, Word, Excel & Outlook) and tools such as DropBox and Salesforce.
- Excellent time management skills and the ability to work well under pressure.
- Good interpersonal and team working skills.
- Proven experience of meeting and exceeding sales targets.
- Understanding of the market in which NQA UK operates (desirable).
- Ability to prioritise workload and meet challenging deadlines.
- Excellent customer service skills.
Benefits
- Salary Reviews
- Long service rewards
- Generous Annual Leave - Starting at 25 days plus Bank Holidays, increased entitlement with length of service
- Electric Power Point Loan
- Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses
- Enhanced Pension Contributions
- Enhanced Family Leave - Enhanced maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave with 6 months full pay, plus 3 weeks full pay for paternity leave
- Life Assurance - 4x your annual salary
- Company Car
- Cycle Loan Scheme
- Competitive Salary - salary details on request
- Welcome Pack - Filled with company-branded goodies to kickstart your journey with us
- Private Medical Insurance
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
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Company
Overview
- It serves industries ranging from energy to infrastructure, providing solutions that ensure compliance, safety, and performance.
- With decades of experience, Kiwa UK has established itself as a trusted partner in ensuring quality across various sectors.
- The company’s expertise spans from energy management to water resources, helping clients meet regulatory standards and improve operational efficiency.
- Kiwa UK's portfolio includes services in sectors such as industrial, energy, transport, and utilities, with a focus on offering tailored solutions.
- The company’s technical know-how and dedication to excellence make it an industry leader in certification and compliance.
- Notably, Kiwa UK has a significant footprint in sectors where safety and performance are critical, such as marine and heavy civil projects.
Culture + Values
- We create trust by offering quality, progress, security, expertise, respect, and value for money.
- We always search for improvement.
- We do what we say—meet appointments and expectations, act honestly and with integrity.
- We care by positively involving ourselves in the activities of customers, colleagues, and society.
- Ambitious, reliable, and engaged: go above and beyond to deliver a first-class service.
- Promote personal, environmental, and corporate ethical values through anti-bribery and anti-corruption programs.
- Do not take shortcuts; uphold customer and company reputation.
- Provide a positive and motivational work environment, prioritizing staff well-being and career progression.
- Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships with regulatory insight.
- Create long-term partnerships with high project visibility.
- Operate professionally, independently, impartially, and ethically.
- Avoid conflicts of interest in any service relationships.
- Respect business ethics and competition compliance.
- Prohibit offering, gifting, or acceptance of bribes.
- Respect the privacy of company and personal information regarding confidentiality and data protection.
- Ensure employees are competent through regular education and training.
- Act with honesty and fairness, respecting human rights, equality, dignity, and diversity.
- Provide a safe working environment for all.
Environment + Sustainability
20% CO₂ reduction
Carbon Neutrality Goal
Aims to achieve carbon-neutral operations by 2035 with a 20% reduction in CO₂ emissions compared to 2015 levels.
80% Turnover
CSR Performance Target
Targets 80% of turnover generated in countries achieving CSR Performance Ladder Level 3 by 2025.
- Adopt at least two UN Sustainable Development Goals per country certified.
- Focal CSR goals: reduce CO₂ via green energy, travel emission cuts and sustainable travel protocols.
- Build advisory services for product carbon footprint measurement following BS ISO 14064 and Carbon Trust Standard.
- Support hydrogen strategy in UK: on‑site low‑carbon hydrogen via biomethane steam methane reforming plant.
- Commissioned hydrogen production plant in Cheltenham connected via hydrogen pipeline for testing.
- Services include EPDs, CSC‑certifications and Life‑Cycle Assessments to demonstrate sustainable building materials.
Inclusion & Diversity
7.5 Average Score
Employee Engagement Survey
Annual target for achieving a high average score in employee engagement surveys to ensure a positive workplace environment.
- Aim for balanced representation of women in the workforce and management.
- Equal opportunity employer committed to a workplace free from prejudice, discrimination, and intimidation.
- Provides enhanced maternity/adoption/shared parental leave, paternity leave, and flexible recruitment options.
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