Ready to launch your sales career with a fast-growing start-up? Join a high-performing delegate sales team where you’ll work with senior executives, build commercial skills and progress quickly.
The Company
You’ll join an ambitious, rapidly expanding events business in London that connects senior leaders across intellectual property, learning and development, and data. The team has grown significantly in just a few years and offers an inclusive, collaborative environment where everyone is encouraged to contribute ideas. You’ll learn directly from experienced leaders, work closely with colleagues and have genuine scope to take on greater responsibility as the business grows.
The Role
As a Graduate Business Development Executive, you’ll help attract senior decision-makers to a programme of executive events. You’ll receive structured, high-quality sales training and develop valuable skills in business development, consultative selling, research, communication and relationship management. From your first conversations with prospects through to meeting delegates at events, you’ll take ownership of the engagement journey. It’s a target-driven role with plenty of room to grow, making it ideal if you’re ambitious, resilient and keen to build a long-term career in sales.
- Research senior decision-makers using LinkedIn and other relevant sources.
- Build relationships with C-level executives through calls, email and video meetings.
- Run discovery conversations to understand business priorities and identify relevant events.
- Communicate the value of events and secure high-quality delegate attendance.
- Create targeted email campaigns to engage prospective delegates.
- Attend events and strengthen relationships with delegates and clients.
Requirements
Must-Have
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Confidence, organisation and resilience in a target-driven environment.
- A genuine desire to build a career in sales and business development.
- A collaborative, personable and solution-focused approach.
Nice-to-Have
- A degree or equivalent qualification in any subject.
- Previous business, sales or customer-facing experience.
- Experience researching prospects using LinkedIn or similar platforms.
Benefits and Perks
You’ll join a sociable team that takes development seriously and recognises the importance of rewarding performance and maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
- Starting salary of £27,000, with commission and bonuses; expected earnings of £35,000 in year one.
- Structured sales training and ongoing development from experienced industry leaders.
- Clear progression opportunities as the company continues to grow.
- 25 days’ holiday plus an additional day off for your birthday.
- Hybrid working with a WeWork membership and access to offices worldwide.
- Regular team nights out, a summer trip abroad and access to a WeWork fitness studio.
Apply now
If you’re ambitious, motivated and ready to develop your sales career quickly, this Graduate Business Development Executive opportunity could be your next step. Apply today.
