Graduate Business Development Executive

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

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Private healthcare

Pension

In-house training

Holiday incentives

Job summary

Celsius Graduate Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Graduate Business Development Executive in the UK. You will manage inbound inquiries and follow up on warm leads, building relationships with clients across various industries.

This role offers a clear progression path, comprehensive training, and uncapped commission based on performance. The position provides £27,000-£28,000 basic salary with £35,000-£40,000 OTE, a £5,000 car allowance, private healthcare and a company pension.

Qualifications

• Ambitious and personable graduates sought.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities required.
• Strong organisational skills and a proactive attitude are essential.

Responsibilities

• Handle inbound inquiries and warm leads from prospective customers.
• Build relationships with new and existing clients across industries.
• Understand client requirements and recommend testing and analytical services.
• Identify additional opportunities and grow your client portfolio.
• Manage opportunities from enquiry through negotiation and closing.
• Work toward sales targets with uncapped commission.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Organisational skills

Self-motivation

Drive for results

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.