Celsius Graduate Recruitment Limited
Graduate Business Development Executive
Graduate Business Development Executive at Celsius Graduate Recruitment Limited, based in Watford, South East England, paying £27,000 - £40,000 per annum. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- £27,000 - £40,000 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site
- Location
- Watford, South East England
- Closing date
- Sector
- Business Development
36% below the typical rate for business development
Reference 57469029
About the role
GRADUATE BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE
£27,000-£28,000 Basic Salary | £35,000-£40,000 OTE | Uncapped Commission
£5,000 annual car allowance • Private healthcare • Pension • Holiday incentives
Launch Your Career with a Global Industry Leader
Are you a recent graduate looking to kick-start your career with a globally recognised organisation, offering excellent earning potential, structured training and genuine opportunities for progression?
Our client is one of just two global leaders in its industry, operating across 59 countries and generating over £7 billion in revenue in 2025. Working with some of the world's most recognised brands, including Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, Nestlé and Unilever, the organisation provides essential laboratory testing, analytical services and scientific solutions to businesses across a wide range of industries.
With inbound business enquiries, warm leads, highly achievable targets and a comprehensive in-house training programme, this is an excellent opportunity for a graduate to build a successful career in B2B sales.
The Role
- Manage inbound business enquiries and follow up on warm leads from prospective customers.
- Build relationships with new and existing clients across a range of industries.
- Understand customer requirements and recommend appropriate testing and analytical services.
- Identify additional business opportunities and develop your client portfolio.
- Manage opportunities from initial enquiry through to negotiation and closing.
- Work towards achievable sales targets, with uncapped commission rewarding your success.
What's on Offer?
- £27,000-£28,000 basic salary and £35,000-£40,000 OTE with highly achievable targets.
- Uncapped commission with the opportunity to exceed your on-target earnings.
- £5,000 annual car allowance.
- Private healthcare and company pension scheme.
- Performance-related holiday incentives and a holiday buy and sell scheme.
- Full in-house training programme and career development within a global industry leader.
What We're Looking For?
We're looking for ambitious, personable graduates with a degree in any discipline, excellent communication skills, confidence building relationships, a proactive attitude and a genuine desire to achieve results. Strong organisation and a willingness to learn are important. A full UK driving licence or ability to meet the role's travel requirements may be needed.
No previous sales experience is required. Our client will provide a comprehensive in-house training programme to help you develop the knowledge and skills needed to succeed.
Ready to Get Started?
If you're a recent graduate looking for excellent earning potential, warm leads, achievable targets and the backing of a global industry leader, apply today to launch your career in business development.
Reference: 57469029 · Posted 2 days ago · Closes 28 Nov 2026 · Listed via Celsius Graduate Recruitment Limited
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