Business Development Executive

Position: Business Development Executive Location: Oxfordshire (initial training in Eynsham, then home-based with regular office days) Salary: £27,000 per annum + uncapped commission (OTE around £60,000) Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday Contract: Permanent Experience: Business Development Executive, Sales, Business Development, Telephone Sales, Lead Generation, Appointment Setting, Customer Service, B2B Sales, Working to Targets, Relationship Building, Oxfordshire, Home-Based Working The Opportunity Thompson & Terry Recruitment are delighted to be working with a growing Oxfordshire radio station who are looking to recruit a proactive Business Development Executive to join their team, initially completing training in person before working remotely from home.

As Business Development Executive, you will focus on generating new business across Oxfordshire, helping local businesses reach customers through radio advertising and sponsorship opportunities. You will be responsible for building your own pipeline through cold outreach, starting conversations with business owners and developing these opportunities into advertising campaigns and sponsorship partnerships.

The successful Business Development Executive will identify and approach prospective advertisers through cold calls, personalised emails and local business networking. You will arrange meetings to understand each business’s goals, recommend suitable advertising opportunities and manage the sales process from initial contact through to proposal, negotiation and agreement.

You will also maintain accurate records of prospects, conversations and next steps, while working with the wider team to ensure advertisers receive a smooth start and positive experience. This position would suit a confident communicator who is comfortable building relationships, enjoys speaking with people and is keen to develop a career in sales.

Benefits include home-based working following training, uncapped commission, full training and ongoing coaching. The Company Our client is a growing Oxfordshire radio business focused on helping businesses reach local customers through radio advertising and sponsorship.

The business has a new local newsroom on the way, an expanding digital offering and plans for its app. The opportunity offers the chance to sell advertising and sponsorship with a strong connection to Oxfordshire, working directly with local businesses to understand their goals and recommend suitable opportunities.

The successful Business Development Executive will take responsibility for their own sales pipeline and work independently, while collaborating with the wider team to provide advertisers with a smooth experience after securing their business.

Requirements Confident communicator, comfortable making outbound telephone calls Strong relationship-building and interpersonal skills Organised w...

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