Business Development Executive - Vocational

RSL Awards ,
London, Greater London
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £25,000 per annum

Overview

Business Development Executive - Vocational Salary c. £25,000pa and excellent benefits Full Time At RSL, we are committed to providing the best, most industry relevant qualifications for tomorrow’s creative professionals. If you are passionate about the industry, join us in expanding the growing network of amazing schools and colleges that offer our ground-breaking vocational qualifications. You’ll learn on the job from experienced Business Developers in a modern, fast-paced and forward-thinking organisation where people are our priority. We are dedicated to delivering qualifications that lead to real jobs in this highly competitive industry. RSL Awards Ltd RSL is a leading International Music, Performing Arts and Creative Digital Media awarding organisation. Based in SW London we operate in 50 countries around the world organising, assessing and certificating 80,000 music, performing arts and creative digital media exams and vocational qualifications annually. These are supported by over 180 books in print, both online and in hardcopy format. Due to continuing success and growth, we are currently looking for a Business Development Executive to join our team in Teddington. The Role Working both with the Business Development Manager and on your own projects, you will conduct research on potential growth areas, build relationships with prospective customers and secure new business for RSL. The Business Development Executive will develop an expertise in the qualifications marketplace, the policies governing this marketplace and the regulatory framework within which RSL’s portfolio sits. This is a role which will require working outside of normal office hours on occasion, including at weekends, and there will be some UK-wide travel and potential for some international travel. Key duties and responsibilities: Researching, identifying and prospecting leads Contacting and building relationships with potential customers Promoting the delivery of RSL vocational qualifications in schools and colleges Managing enquiries and follow up communications to customers Developing and administrating a business development database with a CRM system Producing promotional materials in conjunction with the marketing team Building and maintaining a knowledge of the UK qualifications system Working with the Business Development Manager on joint initiatives Attending meetings/trade shows as required (some weekend working) The ideal Business Development Executive: A degree level education Commercial awareness Strong networking and excellent interpersonal skills Ability to establish, develop and maintain long lasting business relationships Willingness/ability to travel Experience of using a CRM system would be advantageous but is not essential Personal Characteristics: Well presented, hardworking, tenacious and persistent Capable, professional and customer focused Self-motivated, passionate, and have an entrepreneurial spirit Enjoy a challenge and a fast-paced corporate culture Strong presence with solid influencing skills If you think you have the energy, enthusiasm and determination to succeed as our Business Development Executive , click APPLY today No terminology in this advert is intended to be deemed discriminatory. We are happy to accept applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their age, gender, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation or marital status.