Graduate Business Development Rep — Hybrid Sales Growth

Placements24; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a driven Graduate Business Development Representative to join our sales team in Randburg, offering a hybrid work model. You will identify and qualify new business opportunities, working closely with sales and marketing to develop essential skills and contribute to revenue growth.

The role emphasizes proactive outreach, collaboration across teams, and a fast-paced environment designed to accelerate your career in business development.

Qualifications

• A degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or related field.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong research and analytical abilities.
• Self-motivated, results-oriented, and able to work independently.
• Proficiency in using CRM software and sales tools is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Identify and research potential clients and target markets through various channels.
• Initiate contact with prospective customers via phone, email, and social media.
• Qualify leads by understanding prospect needs and determining their fit for our solutions.
• Schedule meetings and product demonstrations for the senior sales team.
• Maintain accurate records of sales activities and customer interactions in the CRM system.
• Collaborate with the marketing team on lead generation campaigns.

Skills

Business degree

Excellent communication

CRM proficiency

Research & analytics

Self-motivated

Independent worker

Sales tools familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Marketing/Communications

Tools

CRM software

Sales tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a driven Graduate Business Development Representative to join our sales team in Randburg, offering a hybrid work model. You will identify and qualify new business opportunities, working closely with sales and marketing to develop essential skills and contribute to revenue growth.

The role emphasizes proactive outreach, collaboration across teams, and a fast-paced environment designed to accelerate your career in business development.