Graduate Business Development Representative

Orion Electrotech - Engineering & Technical; England; Presencial; GBP 26.000 - 32.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Salary £26,000-£32,000

Bonus up to £5,000-£8,000

Pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Healthcare cash plan

Ongoing training

Descripción de la vacante

Orion Electrotech - Engineering & Technical is seeking a Graduate Business Development Representative to join its technology-driven team. The role blends technical understanding with business development, including outbound outreach and lead generation to support growth.

You will research prospects, qualify opportunities, book demonstrations with the field sales team and assist in handovers. A degree in engineering or related field and at least 12 months of relevant experience are expected.

Formación

• Degree required in Engineering, Manufacturing, Science, Technology or related discipline.
• At least 12 months' relevant experience from industrial placement, year-in-industry or post-graduate role.
• Strong communication and confident engagement with customers.
• Interest in technical products and engineering environments.
• Proactive, resilient and target-driven approach.

Responsabilidades

• Research prospective customers and identify new business opportunities.
• Conduct outbound outreach through phone, email and professional networking.
• Qualify opportunities and book demonstrations for the field sales team.
• Follow up inbound enquiries and support lead development activities.
• Work closely with sales colleagues to hand over qualified opportunities.

Conocimientos

Prospecting

Outbound communication

Lead qualification

Demo coordination

Cross-functional collaboration

Educación

Engineering/Manufacturing/Science/Tech degree

Descripción del empleo

Looking to start a commercial career with a global technology manufacturer where you can combine technical understanding with business development?

We're working with a well-established business looking to add a Graduate Business Development Representative to their team. This Graduate Business Development Representative role offers the opportunity to join a company known for developing innovative optical inspection and microscopy solutions used by leading manufacturers around the world. The business is investing heavily in its sales development function, introducing Salesforce and placing greater emphasis on digital engagement and lead generation to support future growth.

As a Graduate Business Development Representative, you'll be joining a growing team where training, development and progression are encouraged. This opportunity would suit a graduate with at least one year's relevant experience gained through an industrial placement, year-in-industry programme or post-graduate employment.

Role and Responsibilities

As a Graduate Business Development Representative, your key responsibilities will include:

• Researching prospective customers and identifying new business opportunities
• Conducting outbound outreach through phone, email and professional networking channels
• Qualifying opportunities and booking demonstrations for the field sales team
• Following up inbound enquiries and supporting lead development activities
• Working closely with sales colleagues to ensure a smooth handover of qualified opportunities

This Graduate Business Development Representative position offers variety and the opportunity to make an impact within the team.

Key Requirements

To be considered for this Graduate Business Development Representative, you will need:

• Degree qualified in Engineering, Manufacturing, Science, Technology or a related discipline
• At least 12 months' relevant experience gained through an industrial placement, year-in-industry programme or post-graduate role
• Strong communication skills and confidence engaging with customers and prospective clients
• Interest in technical products and engineering environments
• A proactive, resilient and target-driven approach

What They Can Offer You

As the new Graduate Business Development Representative, you can expect:

• Salary: £26,000 - £32,000
• Additional performance/target related bonus (IRO £5,000 to £8,000)
• 24 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Pension scheme
• Private medical insurance, healthcare cash plan and additional benefits following probation
• Ongoing training and development opportunities

This Graduate Business Development Representative role is ideal for someone looking to build a long‑term commercial career within a technology‑led manufacturing business.

We thank you for your application in advance. Due to the volume of applications, we receive, unfortunately, we are not able to respond to every application personally; therefore, if you have not heard back from us within 5 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.