Business Development Executive Full Time

Business Development Executive

We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual who has excellent verbal and written communication skills and is Social Media savvy. The candidate should to be a good team player, well organised and capable of working to deadlines. The intern would be trained in planning marketing campaigns for these events. The position is available either as a one year placement or as a permanent role for a recent graduate.

About UNICOM

UNICOM is a dynamic, innovative and friendly company, where all employees are valued and are treated with respect; this is highlighted in our ‘Investor in people Silver’ accreditation.

We are a business-to-business training and conference company specialising in the areas of Information Technology, business and management and financial modelling. Established in 1984, the company has considerable market reputation and serves a blue-chip client base, which includes 90% of FTSE top 100 companies, public sector and other large organisations. The company is seeking a dynamic and goal-oriented Business Development Executive to supplement the existing team in increasing revenues and helping the company grow. Its products include:

1. Conferences
2. Public training (classroom and online)
3. In-house training
4. Showcase events
5. Webinars

For further information please see www.unicomlearning.com

Ideal Candidate

A business development executive professional has three primary responsibilities:

• Identifying new sales leads.
• Pitching products and/or services.
• Maintaining fruitful relationships with existing customers.

When it comes to generating leads, day-to-day duties typically include:

• Researching organisations and individuals online (especially on social media) to identify new leads and potential new markets.
• Researching the needs of other companies and learning who makes decisions about purchasing.
• Contacting potential clients via email or phone to establish rapport and set up meetings.
• Planning and overseeing new marketing initiatives.
• Attending conferences, meetings, and industry events.

Business Development Executive Key Tasks :

To be an effective business development executive, an individual must be:

• Socially adept .
• Good with numbers.
• Able to provide quality leadership to a team of sales people.

The skills you need to excel in this position include:

• Strong communication and IT fluency.
• Creative talents and the ability to solve tough problems.
• In-depth knowledge of the industry and its current events.
• The ability to handle pressure and meet deadlines.
• Skill in prioritizing and training obligations.
• Attention to detail.
• Excellent time management and organisation.

The recruitment process:

In the first instance please email your CV to jyothi@unicomseminars.org with a covering note explaining why you are suitable for this position. Successful candidates will be invited to an interview via skype and then to meet us in our Unicom office.

Salary: Competitive + Commission Start Date: Immediate start available.