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Brief overview of the role: 

Started in 2000, Efficio is a specialist management consultancy, focused on procurement and supply chain improvement programmes. There are currently c.550 employees globally, with exciting plans to grow rapidly in the next 18 months. We are a truly international organisation with over 50 different languages spoken. The firm places a high value on its employees and offers great training and development opportunities, to help with career progression.

The role

Efficio's Business Development and Marketing team in the UK consists of 12 seasoned professionals. A vacancy has come available for a skilled researcher to support the team in the identification of new business contacts and opportunities, as well as updating the sales pipeline. Previous experience is not required, but the individual should have an interest in learning about the function and be proactive in their working style.

Responsibilities and Duties:

The successful applicant can expect to:

  • Providing administrative support in BD pitches and RFP responses
  • Working with senior members of the consulting team to ensure BD pipeline is accurately reflected in Salesforce
  • Carry out desktop research to identify new leads, including using Google, LinkedIn and Salesforce applications
  • Play a critical role in the team providing data and information to drive new business
  • Data collection, inputting of data, data analysis, data cleansing and general admin
  • Working with BD Manager and Regional Offices to create a pipeline of leads and opportunities

Qualifications:

  • University Degree

Desired skills:  

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • IT literate with experience of Word, Excel and ideally PowerPoint
  • Ambitious, driven and willing to learn
  • Able to work well as part of a team
  • Confident and outgoing

Personal qualities:   

  • Self- motivated and organised
  • Able to manage multiple activities for different people under time pressures
  • Strong administrative skills with a high attention to detail
  • Mature approach to the working environment
  • Able to communicate effectively