Business Development Executive - Data Services

Join our Data team as a Business Development Executive (BDE) and play a vital role in driving Acora's growth. From day one, you'll work closely with data senior leaders to develop and grow our business, leveraging your expertise in data sales, account management, business, IT, and technology.

You'll be equipped with industry-leading tools like Microsoft Dynamics and Linked In Sales Navigator to identify and secure high-level introductions within our target market. You'll also be part of a team that values empowerment, teamwork, and encouragement, with a culture that rewards high performers.

Our commission scheme is designed to incentivise quality over quantity. You'll earn rewards at each stage of the sales journey, from initial meetings to closed deals, ensuring your hard work and dedication are recognised and rewarded.

• Lead Generation & Prospecting:
  Identify and research potential clients and business opportunities; generate leads through various channels including cold calling, networking, and online research; qualify leads to ensure they are a good fit for the company’s products/services.
• Market Analysis & Strategy:
  Conduct market research to identify trends and opportunities; analyse competitors and their offerings; develop strategies to differentiate the company in the marketplace.
• Reporting & Documentation:
  Maintain accurate records of business development activities and client interactions; prepare regular reports on sales activities, progress, and performance.
• Client Relationship Management:
  Nurture prospects to becoming customers; attend follow-up meetings with prospects.

• Energetic individuals with confidence, competitiveness, commercial awareness, and communication skills. Industry/IT knowledge can be taught, but these core qualities cannot.
• Strong corporate written and spoken communication, preferably gained through a placement year or relevant work experience.
• Strong collaborative and teamwork mentality embodying our core value of ‘Together We Win’.
• Exceptional customer service skills with a real service mindset.
• Ability to effectively prioritise and execute tasks in a busy environment.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Keen attention to detail.
• Highly self-motivated and directed.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to make smart decisions to manage workload.
• High standards of professionalism and overall maturity.