NQA UK Business Development Manager

Department: Commercial
Location: Flexible / Hybrid 

About The Role

We are looking for an experienced Business Development professional who can bring talent, drive and fresh thinking to help propel our business forward. This is a remote-based sales role covering business development activities across the UK and Ireland. You will gain invaluable experience and exposure working on a variety of exciting sales opportunities for a large, diverse and ambitious organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Meet and exceed personal sales targets.
• Arrange and conduct sales meetings and presentations both virtually and face-to-face across the UK.
• Support the wider Business Development team and Commercial Director to achieve team sales targets.
• Build positive relationships with new and existing clients to increase initial and retention revenues.
• Develop relationships with consultants to increase quotes and sales conversions.
• Support the Commercial Director at sales visits, exhibitions and events when required.
• Proactively maintain and grow key customer accounts.
• Develop new clients and support tenders on an ad hoc basis.
• Maintain accurate records of enquiries, sales and transactions using Salesforce.
• Maximise sales of products and services and develop appropriate sales channels.
• Ensure the customer experience is reflected in all sales activities and propositions.
• Support initiatives to increase Consultant engagement and undertake other duties as required by the Commercial Director.
• Periodic attendance at Head Office meetings will be required.

Skills & Competences

Essential

• Ability to establish effective working relationships internally and externally at both senior and operational levels.
• Experience of business development in the TIC (Testing, Inspection & Certification) industry.
• Proven track record of meeting and exceeding sales targets and personal accountability for sales performance.
• Results-focused with the ability to work well under pressure.
• Ability to understand and utilise financial and management information and make informed decisions.
• Experience developing and implementing sales strategies and tactical plans.
• Track record of setting and achieving challenging targets for the sales function.
• Strong commercial selling skills and the ability to "sell" services.
• Full clean driving licence.

Desirable

• Demonstrable understanding of the markets in which NQA UK operates.
• Experience of business development in the certification or professional services industry.
• Knowledge of Salesforce.

Why Join Us?

At NQA, we’re passionate about helping organisations improve and make a positive impact on the world. As part of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to work with a global leader in certification and verification services, supporting clients on their journey to excellence.

We offer:

• A supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Opportunities for career progression and professional development.
• Flexible working arrangements (to be discussed with your Line Manager).
• The chance to make a real impact by helping clients achieve their goals.

Apply Now

If you’re a motivated and customer-focused individual looking to develop your career in sales, we’d love to hear from you.

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👉 To apply, please send your CV and cover letter to careers@nqa.com.