Job Description

Posted 21 hours ago

Graduate Business Development Executive

Location: United Kingdom / Berkshire

Sector: Technology | SaaS | Business Sales

Overview

Our client is a growing and well-established technology organisation seeking ambitious Graduate Business Development Executives to join their commercial team.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for high-calibre graduates who are interested in developing a career within business sales, technology sales and commercial development.

The successful candidates will work within a structured sales environment, supporting the identification, development and conversion of new business opportunities across enterprise and mid-market clients.

The organisation places strong emphasis on education, intellectual capability and professional standards, and is particularly interested in graduates who demonstrate strong academic achievement combined with commercial curiosity.

The Role

Graduate Business Development Executives will play an important role in supporting revenue growth by identifying new prospects, engaging potential clients and supporting the wider sales organisation in developing commercial opportunities.

Working closely with senior sales leaders, candidates will gain exposure to the full sales lifecycle including prospecting, qualification, client engagement and solution discussions.

This role provides an excellent foundation for individuals looking to progress into Enterprise Sales, Account Management or Commercial Leadership roles within the technology sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and research potential client organisations across target industries

• Engage prospective customers through outreach and structured prospecting activity

• Support the development of new business opportunities and sales pipelines

• Qualify prospects and identify potential commercial opportunities

• Work closely with senior sales professionals on client engagement and solution discussions

• Maintain accurate records of activity within CRM systems

• Develop a strong understanding of the company’s technology solutions and value proposition

• Support marketing and sales initiatives that generate new commercial leads

Candidate Profile

The organisation is seeking high-potential graduates with strong academic and intellectual capability who are motivated to build a career within technology sales.

Candidates should demonstrate confidence, communication skills and the ability to engage professionally with business stakeholders.

Education

• Minimum 2:1 degree or above

• Degree subjects of interest include:

* STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics)

* Business or Economics

* Humanities and Social Sciences

Strong academic performance and a commitment to high educational standards are important for this role.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Commercial awareness and interest in business development

• Ability to engage confidently with professionals and decision-makers

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability

• Highly motivated, ambitious and career focused

• Organised with strong attention to detail

Career Development

This position provides an excellent pathway into technology sales and commercial leadership, with structured training and mentorship from experienced sales professionals.

Successful candidates will have the opportunity to develop their careers within a fast-growing technology environment