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Graduate Business Development Manager

Aaron Wallis Sales Recruitment
Posted 10 days ago, valid for 5 days
Location

Bournemouth, Dorset BH89BJ, England

Salary

£110,000 - £130,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan
Life Insurance

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  • The Graduate Business Development Manager position offers a basic salary of £35,000 with on-target earnings (OTE) of £55,000 in the first year, rising to £70,000-£90,000 in the second year, and £110,000-£130,000 in the third year, along with outstanding benefits.
  • This role is flexible with hybrid working options and is based in Bournemouth, focusing on driving new business growth for software solutions.
  • Candidates do not need previous software or industry experience but should possess a strong attitude, drive, energy, and communication skills, with a desire to work in sales.
  • The position involves managing the entire sales cycle, building client relationships, conducting software demonstrations, and negotiating deals, supported by leads from the marketing team.
  • The company is known for investing in its people, offering extensive career development opportunities, ongoing training, and a comprehensive benefits package including private medical insurance and generous annual leave.

Graduate Business Development Manager - Software£35,000 Basic Salary, OTE Year 1: £55,000, OTE Year 2: £70k-£90k, OTE Year 3: £110k-£130k plus Outstanding Benefits. Flexible Hybrid working.

Join a well-established and highly respected software provider known for innovation and, crucially, for investing in their people. They are renowned for offering genuine progression both in terms of career and earning potential.

What Is Needed to Apply to the Role of Business Development Manager - Software

  • Above everything else we seek a candidate whose attitude, drive, energy and communication skills stand out.
  • Importantly, this role does not require previous software or specific industry experience.
  • Instead, we need you to bring a desire to work in sales
  • We seek a true achiever with high energy, positivity, and a 'zest for life'.
  • Your positive attitude, career aspirations, and determination to succeed will be a significant focus during the interview process.
  • You should be a motivated self-starter, a confident communicator, and, ideally, someone ambitious who might be looking to step up from a BDR or SDR role to manage the full sales process.

About the Business Development Manager Role:

  • Based in Bournemouth, this is a dynamic, full 360-degree sales opportunity where you will take complete ownership of the entire sales cycle.
  • Your primary mission is to drive new business growth for the software solutions.
  • This involves proactively identifying and sourcing fresh opportunities within target markets, leveraging your natural networking skills to make compelling introductions and build strong client relationships.
  • You will conduct engaging software demonstrations tailored to prospect needs, skillfully negotiate terms, and ultimately close new business deals.
  • A key part of your role will be building and managing a robust sales pipeline with a structured, methodical approach, supported by leads generated by the marketing team.

As a BDM, What You Will Get in Return

  • You will receive a competitive basic salary of £35,000 complemented by an exceptional and realistic On-Target Earnings structure: expect £55,000 in Year 1, rising to £70,000-£90,000 in Year 2, and £110,000-£130,000+ in Year 3.
  • Beyond the impressive earning potential, you'll join a company renowned for internal promotion, offering genuine career development opportunities.
  • You will receive comprehensive support, ongoing training, and strong leadership to ensure you have everything needed for success and job satisfaction.
  • Furthermore, the incredible benefits package includes Private Medical Insurance, an enhanced Pension Scheme, Life Assurance, a personal Learning & Development budget, access to free Counselling & Mental Health Support, a generous 27 days of annual leave plus bank holidays starting from day one, additional paid leave for charity work, and many other valuable perks.

To Apply as the BDM

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