Graduate Business Development Executive

Celsius Graduate Recruitment Ltd; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Private healthcare

Company pension

Holiday incentives

Job summary

Celsius Graduate Recruitment Ltd. is seeking a Graduate Business Development Executive to join a global leader in laboratory testing and analytical services.

You will handle inbound inquiries, nurture relationships with new and existing clients across multiple industries, and identify opportunities to grow the client portfolio. With a full in-house training programme and uncapped commission, you can expect a £27,000-£28,000 base salary plus £35,000-£40,000 OTE, plus a £5,000 annual car

Qualifications

• Recent graduate with strong communication skills.
• No prior sales experience required; comprehensive training provided.

Responsibilities

• Manage inbound business enquiries and follow up on warm leads.
• Build relationships with new and existing clients across industries.
• Understand customer requirements and recommend testing and analytical services.
• Identify additional business opportunities and develop your client portfolio.
• Manage opportunities from enquiry to negotiation and closing.
• Work towards achievable sales targets with uncapped commission.

Skills

Communication skills

Graduates welcome

Education

Degree in any discipline

Job description

GRADUATE BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE

£27,000-£28,000 Basic Salary | £35,000-£40,000 OTE | Uncapped Commission

£5,000 annual car allowance Private healthcare Pension Holiday incentives

Launch Your Career with a Global Industry Leader

Are you a recent graduate looking to kick-start your career with a globally recognised organisation, offering excellent earning potential, structured training and genuine opportunities for progression?

Our client is one of just two global leaders in its industry, operating across 59 countries and generating over £7 billion in revenue in 2025. Working with some of the world's most recognised brands, including Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, Nestlé and Unilever, the organisation provides essential laboratory testing, analytical services and scientific solutions to businesses across a wide range of industries.

With inbound business enquiries, warm leads, highly achievable targets and a comprehensive in-house training programme, this is an excellent opportunity for a graduate to build a successful career in B2B sales.

The Role

• Manage inbound business enquiries and follow up on warm leads from prospective customers.
• Build relationships with new and existing clients across a range of industries.
• Understand customer requirements and recommend appropriate testing and analytical services.
• Identify additional business opportunities and develop your client portfolio.
• Manage opportunities from initial enquiry through to negotiation and closing.
• Work towards achievable sales targets, with uncapped commission rewarding your success.

What's on Offer?

• £27,000-£28,000 basic salary and £35,000-£40,000 OTE with highly achievable targets.
• Uncapped commission with the opportunity to exceed your on-target earnings.
• £5,000 annual car allowance.
• Private healthcare and company pension scheme.
• Performance-related holiday incentives and a holiday buy and sell scheme.
• Full in-house training programme and career development within a global industry leader.

What We're Looking For?

We're looking for ambitious, personable graduates with a degree in any discipline, excellent communication skills, confidence building relationships, a proactive attitude and a genuine desire to achieve results. Strong organisation and a willingness to learn are important. A full UK driving licence or ability to meet the role's travel requirements may be needed.

No previous sales experience is required. Our client will provide a comprehensive in-house training programme to help you develop the knowledge and skills needed to succeed.