Business Development Executive

Summary

To apply for this job you must be claiming Universal Credit and 16 to 24 years old.

How to Apply

You need to sign in to your Universal Credit account and send a journal message to your work coach, telling them you would like to apply for this job: https://findajob.dwp.gov.uk/details/8201445

Employer

Working Hours

25 hours per week, flexible, working from home, a laptop can be provided where necessary.

Hourly Rate

National minimum wage

Job Summary

A wonderful opportunity to join a legal tech business who specialise in helping aspiring barristers build their legal portfolios

The journey to the bar is unique to each person. We have built Align to make work experience recommendations which are tailored to each aspiring barrister. Align demystifies the process for aspiring barristers and responds to the call for increased diversity at the Bar. As we support aspiring barristers they have more time to study and build their legal portfolio similar to someone with connections who understands the process more fully.

You will join a small vibrant team and be responsible for sourcing, generating and building new business for their organisation. This means you are responsible for identifying sales leads, sourcing new opportunities and potential clients.

Responsibilities

Source new business opportunities
Build and foster client relationships
Arrange and attend business meetings with prospective and current clients
May need to attend networking events virtual and in-person with the intention of attracting and retaining clientele. Travel costs will be covered.
Prepare proposals for clients
Create awareness about the product
Gather feedback from customers or prospects and share with the internal team
Conduct market research to identify selling possibilities and evaluate customer needs
Work collaboratively with the digital marketing executive to create and amplify media content
Assist with creating content for website and all digital platforms including podcast and youtube channel
Generate online content for the company’s newsletters

Skills Needed and Personal Qualities

IT literate
Social media savvy
Creative, out-of-the-box thinker
Experience in content creation
Strong writing skills
Excited about taking the lead on projects
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Confident telephone manner
Good at building and fostering relationships
Excellent networking skills
Sales experience and interest in the law is a plus but not necessary

Desired Qualifications

Degree in marketing, business administration, or similar, or working towards one. We will consider someone without a degree but who can demonstrate self-learning the necessary skills and tools with proven experience.

Benefits and Additional Employability Support

Work From Home
Flexible hours
Training & Development may include:
- work towards a qualification/certification in digital marketing, if needed such as https://www.britishdigitalmarketing.co.uk/courses
- Paid coaching sessions for personal and professional development
- Courses from Business Writing Academy
Mentoring and training on public speaking, teamwork, time management and taking responsibility for your own workload.