Business Development Team Leader

The Role

An established and growing business is seeking a Business Development Executive - Team Leader to support the continued growth of its New Business function.

This role will focus on prospecting and generating high-quality sales leads for New Business Executives, while also taking responsibility for the day-to-day management and performance of the Business Development team. The position plays a key role in delivering leads across the wider Business Solutions product suite.

Key Responsibilities

• Generate approximately quote appointments per month for New Business Executives, with an income target o(dependent on salary).
• Manage and develop own prospect pipeline, converting leads into quality sales appointments.
• Research and qualify prospects, identifying key decision makers and building accurate business profiles.
• Obtain and confirm renewal dates
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records
• Deliver qualified leads across the Business Solutions suite, including Recruitment, Risk Management, Energy, Wealth Management and Sales.
• Manage the day-to-day operations of the Business Development team, including performance, absence, sickness and holidays.
• Monitor team output and performance, reporting regularly to the New Business Manager.
• Attend team meetings, huddles and management updates.
• Support ad-hoc projects as required.
• Ensure all statutory, regulatory and company policies are followed to protect clients, colleagues and the business.

About You

• Proven ability to meet or exceed sales targets.
• Strong track record of building and maintaining client relationships.
• Previous experience leading or managing a team.
• Confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
• Able to work on own initiative and manage workload effectively.
• Resilient, with the ability to perform under pressure.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Competent in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook).

What's on Offer

• Competitive basic salary
• Commission payable once targets are achieved
• Opportunity to lead and develop a growing Business Development team
• Exposure to a broad Business Solutions offering
• Long-term career progression within a growing business