Business Development Executive

Business Development Executive

Department: Sales

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Manchester, UK

Reporting To: Head of Sales and Onboarding

Description

Empowering organisations to achieve their highest potential. At ISOQAR, we draw on our experience, knowledge, and ambition to empower organisations to achieve their highest potential. As a UKAS-accredited certification body, we conduct audits against ISO standards and issue ISO certifications. Through a portfolio of progressive solutions, including ISO certification, training, and consultancy, we work with customers to strengthen their businesses, all delivered by our in-house experts.

As an industry leader experiencing consistent year-on-year growth, this role offers an opportunity to join a well-established and experienced team with a high eNPS score.

The Technical Sales Officer role involves managing inbound sales for both new and existing customers. Although the technical aspects are taught in-house and require no prior experience, the role demands a strong desire to learn and meticulous attention to detail. It combines comprehensive product knowledge, in-depth sector understanding, awareness of industry regulations, and adept problem‑solving skills.

What that means day to day

• Gather business process information from clients
• Collaborate with clients to determine the best‑fit approach
• Utilise internal systems and industry guidelines to establish audit durations
• Manage a project pipeline
• Prepare proposals

What you’ll need to be successful

Essentials:

• Telephone‑based sales experience
• Demonstrable experience of building strong working relationships at all levels.
• Confident in CRM systems for analysis and reporting
• Ability to present in a clear and concise manner and in a professional capacity
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong decision‑making skills
• Strong interpersonal skills

Desirable:

• Wide industry and B2B background
• Knowledge of certification or TIC industry
• Ability to complete tenders, Pre‑Qualification Questionnaires and supplier proposals

What you'll get in return

ISOQAR has a hybrid workplace policy, where you will work from the office 3 days per week. We want you to be able to do your best work here. We emphasize providing many ways to support our team to do their best work and below are some of the perks and benefits we offer:

Personal Health & Wellbeing / Benefits

• Enhanced Parental Leave
• Generous annual leave
• Healthcare Plan
• Annual Giving Day – an extra day to give back to yourself or your community