Graduate Business Development Executive

Graduate Business Development Executive                Sale                                      £27,000 – £32,000 doe

** Plus, bonus scheme – up to an additional £3,500 pa, grows to uncapped commission **
Working for a market-leading manufacturer who supply to customers across the UK, Europe and Asia.  We are looking for a commercially minded, hands-on Business Development Executive, who is ambitious, driven and commercially minded with a passion for sales, cold calling and winning new business.  This role is focused exclusively on generating new business opportunities and driving revenue growth across key markets, including Aerospace, Defence, AI, Electronics, Automotive and Pharmaceuticals.

This is an excellent opportunity for a sales professional looking to further develop their career OR a recent Graduate who is motivated to identify, develop and convert new business opportunities.  In return, you shall be offered a comprehensive and thorough training package, working for an innovative and forward-thinking business with a global presence.

Key Responsibilities:

 Sales & Business Development

• Proactively identify and generate new business opportunities through cold calling, networking, prospecting and lead generation activities.
• Build and manage a pipeline of qualified prospects, consistently converting opportunities into new customers.
• Develop a strong understanding of customer needs and deliver tailored, consultative solutions.
• Achieve and exceed individual sales targets, KPIs and activity metrics.
• Conduct client meetings (virtual and in-person where required) to present products and proposals.
• Negotiate pricing and commercial terms to secure profitable business.

 New Business Focus

• Drive consistent new business acquisition year-on-year, with a primary focus on expanding the customer base.
• Maintain a disciplined approach to prospecting and pipeline development.
• Identify and target new sectors, markets and opportunities for growth.

 Training & Development

• Participate fully in the company’s structured training and onboarding programme, gaining exposure to all core business departments.
• Develop a strong technical understanding of products, processes and applications.
• Continuously build knowledge to effectively communicate value to customers.

 Internal Collaboration

• Work closely with internal teams (Marketing, Customer Support, Operations etc.) to support lead generation and conversion.
• Collaborate with Marketing on campaigns, messaging and market insights.
• Support wider sales and business initiatives as required.

 ** Please only apply if you are happy to be 100% office based **

If you are a recent graduate, pro-actively pursuing a career in Sales and Business Development, or a 2nd jobber looking to continue your sales career, working for a progressive business with a strong global presence and a thorough training package, then please email your CV FAO Lisa to: [email removed]

Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive, only those successfully shortlisted for the role will be personally contacted.

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