Graduate Business Development Executive

About the role

We are recruiting on behalf of a growing London‑based organisation for a Graduate Business Development Executive. This permanent, client‑facing position offers a fast‑track into commercial growth, allowing you to identify opportunities and build relationships from day one.

Key responsibilities

• Identify and research new business opportunities across target markets and sectors.
• Generate leads through outbound prospecting, networking and digital channels.
• Build and manage a pipeline of prospective clients, tracking activity in CRM systems.
• Conduct client meetings, presentations and product demonstrations.
• Support senior business development managers with proposals, pitches and tender responses.
• Develop a deep understanding of the organisation’s products and services to articulate value.
• Collaborate with marketing, operations and account‑management teams to ensure a seamless client experience.

Required profile

• A degree in any discipline with strong commercial drive.
• Resilient, target‑oriented and motivated by results.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build relationships quickly.

Required skills

• Experience using CRM systems.

What we offer

• Competitive salary of £45,000 per year.
• Permanent contract with clear career progression in sales.
• Dynamic, high‑energy environment in a growing business.