Business Development Representative
At a glance
Junior Sales Development role at FE fundinfo. London · full-time · no salary stated · we estimate £43,875–£61,563.
FE fundinfo has not published a salary for this role. The figure below is our estimate, not theirs.
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What you'll do
- Reach target accounts by phone, email and LinkedIn, and follow up with people who contact the team
- Turn prospect interest into sales opportunities by qualifying leads and arranging meetings for the sales team
- Adapt product pitches to each client’s needs, then handle questions and objections to keep discussions moving
- Work toward activity and meeting goals with your manager and senior BDRs, while maintaining CRM records
What you bring
- You have some sales, telesales or commercial background, such as recruitment, though graduates are also invited to apply
- You communicate confidently and persuasively by phone, and can stay motivated when prospects reject your approach
- You are organised and detail-focused, comfortable with computers and CRM tools, and interested in financial and investment markets
Who this fits
This junior role suits someone building a sales career who enjoys working toward targets and is interested in finance. You’ll work on a hybrid basis from the Soho office, spending two to three days there each week. Regular team meetings and training sessions are part of the role.
From the employer
Take your sales career to the next level with our fast-growing BDR team in London.
As a Business Development Representative, you’ll open doors to new clients and create the opportunities that drive our growth. You’ll be supported by a structured onboarding programme and coaching from senior BDRs, and earn uncapped commission on the results you deliver. It’s the ideal role to launch your sales career in finance.
Your key responsibilities as a Business Development Representative will include:
- Prospecting into target accounts through outbound calls, emails and LinkedIn, and responding to inbound enquiries.
- Generating leads and booking qualified meetings for our sales team, turning interest into qualified opportunities.
- Delivering compelling, tailored pitches that show how our products and services solve each client’s challenges.
- Handling client questions and objections with confidence to move conversations forward.
- Meeting and exceeding your activity and meeting targets, working closely with your manager and senior BDRs.
- Keeping accurate, up-to-date client and prospect records in our CRM.
You will need the following experience and skills to join us as a Business Development Representative:
- You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to engage and persuade people over the phone.
- You will have the resilience to handle rejection and a natural drive to overachieve, staying motivated through setbacks.
- You will be highly organised, disciplined and detail-oriented, and comfortable working with computers and CRM software.
- You should have some sales, telesales or commercial experience, such as recruitment, which is a real advantage, though motivated graduates are also encouraged to apply.
- You will have a competitive spirit, plenty of initiative and a genuine interest in financial and investment markets.
FE fundinfo is a leading financial data provider, connecting the investment industry across the UK, Europe, and Asia-Pacific through an integrated platform. Our skilled team empowers clients with data-driven insights, making the industry Navigate Complexity with Confidence!
Our culture is all about adding value and making things happen. You’ll be based in our Soho office in London on a hybrid basis, spending 2 to 3 days a week in the office alongside your team, including team days at the start of each month. You’ll take part in regular team meetings and training sessions to sharpen your sales technique and product knowledge.
Benefits
- 25 days of annual leave with the option to buy an extra 5 days each year.
- Benefit from enhanced paternity, maternity, and shared parental leave.
- Secure your future with our pension scheme.
- Advance your career with sponsored learning and development, including formal qualifications.
- Private medical insurance as employee wellbeing matters.
- Stay fit with discounted gym memberships.
- Take advantage of the Bike to Work scheme for eco-friendly commuting.
- Keep your eyes sharp with eye care and flu jab services.
Apply now and we’ll aim to get back to you with feedback within 5 working days.
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