Business Development Executive – Aviation

For the role of Business Development Executive, the ideal candidate should be self-motivated enough to reach out and bring in new business.

A Business Development Executive typically has the following daily responsibilities:

• Attracting new clients by innovating and overseeing the sales process for the business
• Working with senior team members to identify and manage company risks that might prevent growth
• Identifying and researching opportunities that come up in new and existing markets
• Preparing and delivering pitches and presentations to potential new clients
• Combining efforts and fostering a collaborative environment within the business as a whole
• Communicating with clients to understand their needs and offer solutions to their problems
• Creating positive, long-lasting relationships with current and potential clients
• Running outbound campaigns (phone calls, emails, etc.) to create sales opportunities
• Maintaining client activities in CRM
• Developing and presenting proposals customized for each client’s specific business needs
• Ensuring excellent customer service through regular client follow up
• Developing rapport with key decision makers
• Translating proposals into ready-to-sign contracts
• Owning the sales lifecycle from prospecting to implementation
• Managing virtual and in-person sales meetings

Requirements

• Experience in both the project management and sales side of running a business
• Strong customer service and sales skills for generating leads
• Advanced presentation and persuasive skills
• Excellent leadership and teamwork skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for building meaningful relationships with clients
• Extensive knowledge of productivity tools and software
• Attention to detail and organization skills for honing in on each necessary task
• Advanced decision-making and problem-solving skills