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Business Development Manager

Pareto
Posted 21 hours ago, valid for 11 days
Location

Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire MK10 9QA

Salary

£36,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Graduate Business Development Manager position is ideal for driven graduates passionate about sales and looking to make a significant impact in a rapidly scaling finance enterprise.
  • The role offers a first-year salary of £36,000, with on-target earnings (OTE) exceeding £150,000 annually and a clear progression path to Senior Account Manager.
  • Candidates are required to have a minimum of a 2.1 university degree, preferably in a business-related field, and should demonstrate a proven ability to generate new business.
  • Key responsibilities include developing a pipeline of qualified leads through outbound sales efforts, maintaining accurate records in the CRM, and consistently exceeding KPI targets.
  • The company values diversity and promotes equality, encouraging applications from all sections of society and offering extensive training and mentorship opportunities.
Graduate Business Development Manager

Are you a driven graduate with a passion for sales and a desire to make a significant impact? This is your chance to embark on a rewarding career with exceptional earning potential at this rapidly scaling Finance enterprise. They offer a first-year salary of £36,000 and a clear progression plan to Senior Account Manager, with OTEs exceeding £150,000 annually!

About the company:

Established in 2019 and operated from a spare room and kitchen , our client has rapidly grown to become a leading provider of business finance solutions in the UK. Lending over £75 million annually, they support a diverse range of businesses across various sectorsfrom their Milton Keynes base.

About the Role:

  • Develop a robust pipeline of qualified leads through proactive outbound sales efforts (phone, LinkedIn, email). You will be working with a mix of existing clients, past quotes and entirely new business prospects.
  • Maintain accurate records of all activity and lead details in our CRM.
  • Qualify leads by understanding client needs and aligning our solutions. This involves gathering financial information and preparing proposals (as needed).
  • Consistently exceed KPI targets.
  • Enhance product knowledge and identify high-potential clients.

Responsibilities:

  • Make a high volume of outbound calls to potential clients, engaging them in conversation and qualifying them as leads.
  • Utilize LinkedIn and email effectively to supplement phone outreach.
  • Accurately record all communications and lead details in our CRM system.
  • Assess client needs and match them to our financial solutions.
  • Prepare proposals when required by senior team members.
  • Meet and exceed daily and monthly KPIs.
  • Stay updated on our products and identify promising clients.
  • Maintain strict adherence to FCA compliance guidelines.

Qualifications and Traits:

  • Minimum 2.1 university degree (business-related preferred).
  • Proven ability to generate new business (please highlight this in your application).
  • Ambitious, competitive, and results-oriented.
  • Strong business acumen and communication skills (including objection handling).
  • High self-motivation, resilience, and a positive attitude.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.

What We Offer:

  • £36,000 basic salary
  • Performance-based bonus with significant earning potential (potential OTE exceeding £150,000).
  • Extensive industry expert-designed training program.
  • Mentorship from a senior team member.
  • Clear career progression plan into Senior Account Management and more.
  • Regular company events, socials, pension and more.

Pareto values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

If you require this job specification or to apply in an alternate format, please visit the Pareto website.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.