Business Development Graduate

Greenbank Recycling Solutions; Middlesbrough; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in the recycling and sustainability industry as a Business Development Graduate. You will identify new opportunities, build customer relationships, and support the Technical Sales Team. With a starting salary of £28,000 - £30,000, you will receive comprehensive training and development while contributing to meaningful projects with well-known brands.

Benefits

Comprehensive training and development

Opportunity to work with leading brands

Qualifications

• Recent graduate eager to start a career in business development.
• Great communicator who enjoys connecting with people.
• Passionate about sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Identifying and researching new business opportunities.
• Building relationships with customers through calls and meetings.
• Supporting Technical Sales Consultants with lead generation.

Skills

Communication

Relationship Building

Proactivity

Motivation to Learn

Education

Recent Graduate

Job description

Greenbank Recycling Solutions Business Development Graduate

£28,000 - £30,000 Middlesbrough

Are you ready to kick-start your career in sales and business development? Do you want to work for a growing company that’s making a positive impact in the recycling and sustainability industry?

At Greenbank Recycling Solutions, we’re looking for ambitious graduates to join our dynamic Business Development Team. As one of the UK’s market leaders in waste and recycling solutions, we’re proud to work with big-name brands like Currys, Furniture Village, TK Maxx, BT, WH Smith, and Greggs.

Now, we’re looking for talented individuals who are eager to learn, grow, and contribute to our mission of driving sustainable change.

Why Greenbank? We’re more than just a business – we’re a close-knit team of innovators dedicated to making a difference. Here’s what you can expect:

Innovation at the core: Work with cutting-edge solutions in a fast-paced industry. Development opportunities: Comprehensive training and support to help you become a sales expert. Collaborative culture: Work alongside a supportive team of professionals who are passionate about what they do. National impact: Contribute to projects with well-known UK brands and make a real difference in sustainability.

About the Role As a Business Development Graduate, you’ll play a key role in identifying new opportunities and building relationships with prospective and existing customers. You’ll work closely with our Technical Sales Team and across departments to drive growth and deliver solutions that make an impact.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Identifying and researching new business opportunities across different industries.
• Building relationships with customers through calls, meetings, and social media engagement.
• Supporting the Technical Sales Consultants with lead generation, sales proposals, and follow-ups.
• Managing and maintaining accurate data in the company CRM. Achieving personal sales targets and contributing to the success of the team.

What We’re Looking For We want to hear from you if you’re:

• A recent graduate eager to start a rewarding career in business development and sales.
• A great communicator who enjoys connecting with people and building relationships.
• Ambitious, proactive, and motivated to learn and grow within a fast-paced environment.
• Passionate about sustainability and excited to work with a company that’s driving positive change.

What’s in It for You? A starting salary of £28,000 - £30,000. Comprehensive training and development over 6-12 months.

A chance to work with leading brands and make a tangible impact. - The opportunity to develop a fulfilling and rewarding career in a growing industry.

If you’re ready to step into an exciting role, learn from industry leaders, and be part of a team driving innovation in sustainability, we want to hear from you!

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