Business Development Executive - Maternity Cover

Business Development Executive - Maternity Cover We''re recruiting on behalf of a forward-thinking business in Newton Aycliffe who is looking for a Business Development Executive to join their team on a maternity cover basis.This is a great opportunity for a commercially minded and proactive individual to support the generation of enquiries, bookings, and engagement across a portfolio of safety, compliance, and consultancy services.Working as part of a collaborative team, you''ll be a key point of contact for both new and existing customers; building relationships and converting interest into business opportunities through effective communication and targeted outreach.Key Responsibilities: Achieve sales targets and KPI''s as part of the business development team Engage with customers via marketing campaigns, website enquiries, events, and inbound calls Follow up on leads to generate interest, meetings, and bookings Manage and maintain accurate CRM records Build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing clients Support targeted outreach through research and customer profiling Follow up on campaigns, webinars, and promotional activity Support customers through consultative conversations to identify suitable courses and consultancy services Collaborate with internal teams on product knowledge and customer needs Use social media (in line with policy) to support engagement and lead generation Attend events, exhibitions, and conferences when required Assist with ..... full job details .....