Graduate Business Development Executive

3 weeks ago


Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom DataCareers Full time

Graduate Business Development Executive

Permanent/Full time

Location: Bristol

Salary: Up to £28,000

Hybrid Working: 3 days office based in Bristol 2 days working from home.

We are working with a dynamic and innovative consultancy that provides tailored solutions to help businesses navigate complex challenges and drive transformational change. This company prides itself on fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment, where employees are empowered to contribute creatively, grow professionally, and make a tangible difference.

The Business Development Executive (BDE) is responsible for generating and qualifying leads in the early stages of the sales process. You will focus on identifying and engaging potential customers, primarily within the UK Public Sector (Local Government, NHS, NDPB, Blue Light, NFP, HE, and FE), but also explore opportunities outside these sectors.

The role involves researching target organisations, initiating conversations, and positioning products/services effectively. The BDE will use multiple outreach channels (email, digital, phone, LinkedIn, and events) to build relationships, understand customer needs, and assess alignment with the company's offerings. Success depends on building rapport and driving opportunities for the sales team.

Role Responsibilities

  • Lead generation & prospecting including; Identifying potential clients, developing targeted outreach strategies and build a database of leads using CRM tools.
  • Outbound engagement including; conducting cold calls, nurturing and qualify leads and set up introductory meetings.
  • Market and competitor research; monitor industry trends, identify new opportunities and gather intelligence on customer pain points.
  • Collaboration; work closely with marketing on lead nurturing campaigns, provide insights from customer interactions.

Experience

  • Minimum of 1 years experience.
  • A degree in relevant field is desirable.
  • Confidence in cold outreach calls, including emails and LinkedIn messaging.
  • Previous experience working within a B2B environment is essential.
  • Working for an IT Services/Professional Services/SaaS would be beneficial.

This role is commutable by car and train from Bath, Avonmouth, Stroud, Tetbury and Weston-Super-Mare.



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