Business Development Executive - Data Services

Acora Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Business Development Executive to enhance growth in data services. You will leverage your sales expertise and collaborate with senior leaders to identify new opportunities and manage client relationships, driving success through innovative strategies and valued team dynamics.

Qualifications

• Confident, competitive, commercially aware.
• Experience in corporate communication preferred.
• Self-motivated and goal-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Identify and research potential clients.
• Conduct market analysis and develop strategies.
• Maintain records of activities and prepare sales reports.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Customer service

Time management

Teamwork

Job description

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Vacancy Name

Business Development Executive - Data Services

About Us

We’ve been on a mission to improve end user satisfaction since our founding over 25 years ago. As champions of premium experience-led IT services, we are committed to innovation. Based in the UK with offices globally in the USA, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Kuala Lumpur, and Macedonia, we provide a wide range of market-leading managed services, Microsoft-centric business software, and cloud solutions to over 300 mid-market organizations. In response to evolving customer needs and growing security threats, we have strengthened our cyber security capabilities.

Our mission is to unleash the potential of people through amazing IT experiences.

Our Values

At Acora, our values define our culture and serve as a promise to our customers and a challenge to ourselves:

• Be the best you can be
• We do what we say
• Together we win

Description

Join our Data team as a Business Development Executive (BDE) to drive Acora's growth. You will work closely with data senior leaders to develop new business opportunities, leveraging your expertise in data sales, account management, and technology. Equipped with tools like Microsoft Dynamics and LinkedIn Sales Navigator, you'll identify and secure high-level introductions within our target market. Our culture values empowerment, teamwork, and high performance, with a commission scheme that rewards quality over quantity at each stage of the sales journey.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Generation & Prospecting: Identify and research potential clients, generate leads through various channels, and qualify leads for suitability.
• Market Analysis & Strategy: Conduct market research, analyze competitors, and develop strategies to differentiate the company.
• Reporting & Documentation: Maintain records of activities and prepare reports on sales progress.
• Client Relationship Management: Nurture prospects into customers and attend follow-up meetings.

Key Skills

• Confident, competitive, and commercially aware individuals with strong communication skills. Industry knowledge can be learned.
• Experience in corporate communication, preferably through placements or relevant work.
• Team-oriented with a collaborative mindset.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Effective prioritization and task execution in busy environments.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Personal Specification

• Keen attention to detail.
• Self-motivated and goal-oriented.
• Excellent time management and decision-making skills.
• Professional demeanor and maturity.