Graduate Business Development Manager

Aaron Wallis; Bournemouth; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software provider in Bournemouth seeks a Graduate Business Development Manager to drive sales growth and manage client relationships. This role offers an attractive starting salary of £35,000 with real earning potential up to £130,000 by year three. Ideal candidates are energetic self-starters with a positive attitude and aspirations to progress.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Enhanced Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Learning & Development budget

Access to free Counselling & Mental Health Support

27 days paid leave plus bank holidays

Additional leave for charity work

Qualifications

• High-energy, motivated self-starter.
• A positive attitude and career aspirations are critical.
• No specific industry experience required.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the entire sales cycle.
• Identify and source fresh business opportunities.
• Build and manage a robust sales pipeline.

Skills

Communication skills

Attitude

Drive

Energy

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Graduate Business Development Manager

Graduate Business Development Manager - Software
£35,000 Basic Salary, OTE Year 1: £55,000, OTE Year 2: £70k-£90k, OTE Year 3: £110k-£130k plus Outstanding Benefits. Flexible Hybrid working.

Join a well-established and highly respected software provider known for innovation and, crucially, for investing in their people. They are renowned for offering genuine progression both in terms of career and earning potential.

What Is Needed to Apply to the Role of Business Development Manager - Software

* Above everything else we seek a candidate whose attitude, drive, energy and communication skills stand out.
* Importantly, this role does not require previous software or specific industry experience.
* Instead, we need you to bring a desire to work in sales
* We seek a true achiever with high energy, positivity, and a 'zest for life'.
* Your positive attitude, career aspirations, and determination to succeed will be a significant focus during the interview process.
* You should be a motivated self-starter, a confident communicator, and, ideally, someone ambitious who might be looking to step up from a BDR or SDR role to manage the full sales process.

About the Business Development Manager Role:

* Based in Bournemouth, this is a dynamic, full 360-degree sales opportunity where you will take complete ownership of the entire sales cycle.
* Your primary mission is to drive new business growth for the software solutions.
* This involves proactively identifying and sourcing fresh opportunities within target markets, leveraging your natural networking skills to make compelling introductions and build strong client relationships.
* You will conduct engaging software demonstrations tailored to prospect needs, skillfully negotiate terms, and ultimately close new business deals.
* A key part of your role will be building and managing a robust sales pipeline with a structured, methodical approach, supported by leads generated by the marketing team.

As a BDM, What You Will Get in Return

* You will receive a competitive basic salary of £35,000 complemented by an exceptional and realistic On-Target Earnings structure: expect £55,000 in Year 1, rising to £70,000-£90,000 in Year 2, and £110,000-£130,000+ in Year 3.
* Beyond the impressive earning potential, you'll join a company renowned for internal promotion, offering genuine career development opportunities.
* You will receive comprehensive support, ongoing training, and strong leadership to ensure you have everything needed for success and job satisfaction.
* Furthermore, the incredible benefits package includes Private Medical Insurance, an enhanced Pension Scheme, Life Assurance, a personal Learning & Development budget, access to free Counselling & Mental Health Support, a generous 27 days of annual leave plus bank holidays starting from day one, additional paid leave for charity work, and many other valuable perks.

To Apply as the BDM

If you're a high-energy sales professional ready to make your mark in a supportive, high-growth environment, please apply to [emailprotected] This vacancy is being advertised by Aaron Wallis Recruitment and Training Limited operating as an Employment Agency, registered in England No. 6356563. View our Privacy Policy and Candidate Privacy Notice

Posted: 16/04/2025

Graduate Business Development Manager

Graduate Business Development Manager - Software
£35,000 Basic Salary, OTE Year 1: £55,000, OTE Year 2: £70k-£90k, OTE Year 3: £110k-£130k plus Outstanding Benefits. Flexible Hybrid working.

Join a well-established and highly respected software provider known for innovation and, crucially, for investing in their people. They are renowned for offering genuine progression both in terms of career and earning potential.

What Is Needed to Apply to the Role of Business Development Manager - Software

* Above everything else we seek a candidate whose attitude, drive, energy and communication skills stand out.
* Importantly, this role does not require previous software or specific industry experience.
* Instead, we need you to bring a desire to work in sales
* We seek a true achiever with high energy, positivity, and a 'zest for life'.
* Your positive attitude, career aspirations, and determination to succeed will be a significant focus during the interview process.
* You should be a motivated self-starter, a confident communicator, and, ideally, someone ambitious who might be looking to step up from a BDR or SDR role to manage the full sales process.

About the Business Development Manager Role:

* Based in Bournemouth, this is a dynamic, full 360-degree sales opportunity where you will take complete ownership of the entire sales cycle.
* Your primary mission is to drive new business growth for the software solutions.
* This involves proactively identifying and sourcing fresh opportunities within target markets, leveraging your natural networking skills to make compelling introductions and build strong client relationships.
* You will conduct engaging software demonstrations tailored to prospect needs, skillfully negotiate terms, and ultimately close new business deals.
* A key part of your role will be building and managing a robust sales pipeline with a structured, methodical approach, supported by leads generated by the marketing team.

As a BDM, What You Will Get in Return

* You will receive a competitive basic salary of £35,000 complemented by an exceptional and realistic On-Target Earnings structure: expect £55,000 in Year 1, rising to £70,000-£90,000 in Year 2, and £110,000-£130,000+ in Year 3.
* Beyond the impressive earning potential, you'll join a company renowned for internal promotion, offering genuine career development opportunities.
* You will receive comprehensive support, ongoing training, and strong leadership to ensure you have everything needed for success and job satisfaction.
* Furthermore, the incredible benefits package includes Private Medical Insurance, an enhanced Pension Scheme, Life Assurance, a personal Learning & Development budget, access to free Counselling & Mental Health Support, a generous 27 days of annual leave plus bank holidays starting from day one, additional paid leave for charity work, and many other valuable perks.

To Apply as the BDM

If you're a high-energy sales professional ready to make your mark in a supportive, high-growth environment, please apply to [emailprotected] This vacancy is being advertised by Aaron Wallis Recruitment and Training Limited operating as an Employment Agency, registered in England No. 6356563. View our Privacy Policy and Candidate Privacy Notice

Posted: 16/04/2025

Salary £35000 - £36000 per annum + 55,000 OTE + Benefits Status Permanent Industry Business Services,Graduate,IT/SaaS/Telecoms Location United Kingdom,--Bournemouth Reference DD474GBDM