THE COMPANY:
Brewster Partners are recruiting for a highly successful and expanding South Yorkshire based manufacturing organisation to recruit a Business Development Graduate.
My client is offering an exciting opportunity that provides genuine scope for professional development within a dynamic commercial environment.
Forming part of an independent, well established and financially strong group of companies the business designs, manufactures and supplies a highly regarded range of specialist equipment and accessories for the global industrial marketplace.
THE JOB:
Working in a fast-paced environment, the Business Development Graduate will take responsibility for managing the day to day operations of a buying group that utilises the buying power of a group of companies and takes that to market.
Main Responsibilities
Effectively manage, develop and grow a new customer base
Negotiate and manage suppliers to ensure the best rates and levels of service are received.
Develop new business leads
Establish and maintain effective methods of communication and management of current accounts
Identify, report on and pursue new business opportunities
Generate sales leads, negotiate and close deals
Networking and gaining referrals
Collate and analyse data and information and produce resource and other reports to inform effective decision making
Liaise, establish and work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders, colleagues and customers, building effective relationships to develop efficiency and contribute to the continuous improvement of services
Comply with statutory and internal process and procedure and maintain accurate financial and administrative records using organisational systems
My client is passionate about its people and their development and will actively support individuals with external training and study leading to relevant professional qualifications. This is a tremendous opportunity for a driven and ambitious person to develop a career within the commercial function of a business; scope for future progression within the company is excellent.
THE PERSON:
A recent graduate looking for a real challenge and opportunity for career progression within a vibrant commercial environment.
Evidence of strong academic achievement including a good honours degree
Self-confident with excellent communication skills (verbal and written). Prior work experience in a customer focused / public facing role would be an advantage.
Persuasive and tenacious in character, able to work comfortably with stakeholders at all levels within the business
Ambitious, positive and flexible in approach. Naturally comfortable in a fast-paced changing environmentBrewster Partners Office Support & Technical Recruitment is a division of the Brewster Partners Recruitment Group focusing on the recruitment of talent in administration, business support, HR, sales, marketing and purchasing in South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire, East Yorkshire, North Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire and the Midlands. If you are interested in discussing this job in more detail or any other aspect of office support and technical recruitment we would really like to hear from you. Please visit our website at for more information