Role: Business Development ExecutiveSalary: £25,000 + Commission (OTE £30K -£35K)Location: St AlbansHours: Permanent - Full timeAre you Entrepreneurial?Have you got a passion for sales?Do you like speaking to new people and building up rapport?This could be the role for you!We are looking for a graduate Business development executive to gain new business in and around St Albans for a business that specialises in market research and consumer attitudes and behaviour.This role would be excellent for someone who has exceptional levels of drive, determination and commercial flair.The role comes with a fantastic four-year development plan, which has step by step guide on how you can climb the ladder to the very top of the business. Duties and responsibilities

• Identifying new business opportunities by presenting the value of the companies offerings (both syndicated and consulting) to prospective clients
• Understanding the clients' business information needs across a range of business functions, including competitive intelligence, product marketing and market research
• Managing the initial process of cold calling to booking in a demo for a senior to take over
• Generating a pipeline of 5-8 demos booked weekly
• Exceeding monthly and quarterly sales targets
• Collaborating with the research team to identify new sales campaign messaging
• Providing input on new product development projects ('voice of the customer')
• Building great rapport and valuable working relationships within the industry and potential clients

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Commission scheme
• Four-year development plan
• Excellent relaxed office environment with a fantastic culture
• Opportunities to work abroad at trade shows