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Title

Business Development Officer / Office Co-ordinator

Posted
Reference   (Please mention Stopdodo/Environment Jobs in your application)
Sectors Sustainability, Climate, CSR, EMS
Location England (North East) - UK
Town/City Corbridge Office
Type Fixed Term and Permanent Roles
Status Full Time
Level Mid Level
Deadline 09/05/2011
Company Name Wind Direct
Contact Name
Email careers@windprospect.com
Website Further Details / Applications
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Directory Entry : Wind Direct install and operate Industrial Wind Turbines that supply low cost, fixed price, green electricity for business and on-site usage - with no capital cost to the client.
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Description
IMPORTANT:  This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders.  Other applicants need not apply.

 

Primary Objectives

To sell and provide a sales support service to Wind Direct Ltd (WD), in line with the sales and marketing strategy and business plan. Working with clients and potential clients; WD Sales, Development and Management teams. Reporting to the Sales and Marketing Director – Wind Direct.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Sales (c. 70%) 
• Liaise with clients to interpret requirements and meet needs, maintaining a professional and close relationship with all clients. 
• Through telephone, email and mail actively pursue leads created both inside and outside the business. 
• Evaluate potential sites using in house software and GIS systems. 
• Convert enquiries into project development opportunities through follow up and be proactive in assisting the team turn these into “signed Transaction Agreements” . 
• Lead sales initiatives as per the business plan in partnership with the Marketing team. 
• Investigate new “market” areas and carry out mail-shots and follow up. 
• Support the Sales & Marketing Director in preparing proposals and associated documentation and organising client meetings on their behalf. 
• Economic analysis.

Office (c. 25%) 
• Management of the office organisation and facilities – filing, IT hardware, invoice administration, landlord liaison. 
• Enter data into the CRM system. 
• Manage and administrate the current CRM system liaising with the relevant people for updates taking a proactive approach to imminent new systems. 
• Provide and update management reports as required. 
• Provide first class admin support to the team including organising travel and expenses for the Sales and Marketing Director, receiving visitors, providing refreshments.

Marketing (c. 5%) 
• Support, and potentially manage marketing initiatives including website support, literature support as required by the business.

The Candidate

Personal Skills/Attributes 
• Effective and creative telephone skills and the ability to telephone cold call. 
This is a crucial element of the role. 
• Excellent and efficient organisational skills from both client relationship management and administrative perspectives. 
• Proactive and able to use own initiative in a dynamic market environment. 
• Having the ability to learn and contribute rapidly to a new business. 
• Professional, effective communicator with strong interpersonal and influencing skills and good verbal and written communication. 
• Ability to build effective working relationships, internally and externally. 
• Innovative approach, questioning the way things are done and suggesting adaptations and improvements. 
• First class IT knowledge with the ability to develop, use and improve manual and electronic filing systems and procedures including document control. 
• Knowledge of the renewable energy environment / power generation would be desirable.

Education/Qualifications 
• Sufficient educational or vocational qualifications to carry out the role effectively, e.g. educated to degree level or equivalent qualification 
• Working knowledge of sales and marketing techniques and appropriate systems (e.g. CDW) 
• Experience in a similar position is desirable especially the ability to communicate well by telephone. 
• Current driving licence

The Salary

£competitive depending on experience

How To Apply

Strictly no Agencies

Please specify availability date and salary expectations in your application. 
Applications must come direct from the candidate, quoting the above reference number to careers@windprospect.com

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