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Graduate Business Development Manager

Graduate Business Development Manager

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Posted 22 days ago, valid for 14 days

Swindon, Wiltshire SN1 2ED, England

£45,000 per annum

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

The Graduate Business Development Manager position offers a basic salary ranging from £35k to £45k, with an OTE of £65k to £75k, along with benefits such as a company car, mobile, laptop, and pension.
The role involves identifying and converting prospects within the construction sector, focusing on main building contractors and major projects.
Candidates should possess strong account management skills, excellent communication abilities, and ideally some experience in sales within a technical environment.
The ideal applicant is an ambitious and committed recent graduate, capable of building relationships and influencing stakeholders at all levels.
This position is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to launch their careers in business development specifically within the construction industry.

Graduate Business Development Manager - Main Contractors

Basic Salary:£35k - £45k + bonus (OTE £65k - £75k), company car, mobile, laptop, pension, etc.

The Company

A leading manufacturer of specialist construction products known for innovation and quality is looking to appoint a Graduate Business Development Manager. This role aims to foster growth and identify new opportunities within the construction sector.

The Role

Business Development:Identify and convert prospects within the defined area, focusing on main building contractors and major projects.
Account Management:Develop existing main contractor accounts through effective relationship management.
Market Opportunities:Identify and develop market sector opportunities for product applications.
Sales Enquiries:Create and service sales enquiries in a new business development situation.
Reporting:Report on sales activities with main contractors and provide relevant information to sales management.
Customer Interaction:Spend the majority of your time on the road, meeting customers face-to-face and proactively servicing their business needs.
Focus:Actively win, retain, and grow the business with professional support from your team and colleagues.

The Candidate

Ambitious and Committed:A confident, enthusiastic, resilient, and goal-oriented individual with strong account management skills and a keen interest in business development within the construction sector.
Professional:Ability to build relationships and influence at all levels within construction projects.
Persuasive and Creative:Naturally persuasive, creative, and self-motivated, able to recognize opportunities and use your initiative to convert these into sales.
Communication Skills:Excellent communication and presentation skills, along with strong negotiation, commercial, and analytical abilities.
Commercial Awareness:Ideally, some experience or exposure to sales within a technical environment, selling to site, contractor, and construction companies.
Self-Confident:Demonstrates excellent face-to-face communication skills.
Quality Focused:A commercial approach with a clear focus on standards and quality.

This role is perfect for a recent graduate looking to kickstart their career in business development within the construction industry.

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