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Business Development Executive (Agency)

Job title: Business Development Executive (Agency)

Location: Canary Wharf

Salary: £32,000 basic plus commission and benefits

About Broadbean:

Broadbean is a forward-thinking, fun and fast paced global tech company, where no two day’s are ever the same and who’s customers are at the heart of everything we do. We strive to consistently delight our clients through our intuitive and intelligent technology to ensure that our customers are getting the best possible service. Broadbean’s has a fantastic diverse, collaborative and lively culture that spans four continents and over 16 languages. We take our work seriously but also strive for the perfect life-work balance. Broadbean strongly values our employees health and wellbeing. We have competitive benefits, flexible working arrangements and a collaborative leadership team. Each and every day, we help companies find new talent, place candidates and gain insights through data that allows them to make business changing decisions. Want to be a part of that? Apply today. 

You and your role:

The purpose of this 360 sales role is to generate new business leads through a variety of different avenues, identifying the clients’ needs and closing new business deals increasing Broadbean’s coverage across UK and Ireland. The role is 100% new business focussed and your target market is the ever growing recruitment agency space. You will be conducting cold calls as well as demonstrating the Broadbean software solution via a screen-share platform and, where necessary, in onsite meetings.

You will be:

  • Responsible for achieving monthly, quarterly and annual targets
  • New Business prospecting and daily cold calling
  • Pitching and presenting to senior decision makers (Directors & MD’s) over the phone
  • Selling Broadbean and potentially other brands which sit under the CareerBuilder (Parent Company) umbrella
  • Keeping up-to-date with changes and upcoming trends in the recruitment industry
  • Expected to manage your own individual sales pipeline and estimated revenue
  • Maximising networking opportunities and regularly going to conferences, events and trade shows to increase awareness and develop a further network of contacts

Ideal candidates will have:

  • 2-3 years Recruitment background
  • Outbound cold calling experience and a proven pedigree in closing sales
  • Hunger and drive with a view for longer term progression
  • A high level of initiative as well as being a good team player
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • A strong desire to learn and grow as a sales person
  • A high degree of self-motivation
  • A passion for selling and relationship building
  • A strategic sales approach

Requirements – Essential:

  • Minimum 2-3 years’ experience within Business Development/New Business role/Recruitment Consultant role
  • Experience working in recruitment or at least some exposure to the recruitment industry
  • Self - starter who is target-driven and motivated. You must be comfortable in a target oriented environment
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills (telephone, written and face-to-face)
  • Consultative sales skills. This role requires a blend of soft sell approach and hard sell closure
  • Excellent time management
  • The ideal candidate will be determined, positive and articulate with a real willingness to learn

Salary and Compensation:

Salary and Compensation:

Working at Broadbean Technology, you will receive a competitive basic salary and an excellent commission structure. Alongside this brilliant earning potential, you will receive extensive training and development with career paths into leadership.

  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, rising by 1 day per year of service up to 30 days
  • Group Pension
  • Life Cover
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Childcare Voucher Scheme
  • Insurance for Business Travel
  • Wellness Benefits
  • Dental Insurance (reimbursement up to £125 per calendar year)
  • Vision Insurance (reimbursement up to £125 per calendar year)
  • Reimbursement for physiotherapy, chiropractic, osteopathy and acupuncture up to £275 per year
  • Other therapy reimbursement up to £125 per year
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