Trainee Business Development Manager

Padstone Recruitment; Whitstable; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Whitstable is seeking a Trainee Business Development Manager to manage client relationships and drive sales in a fast-paced environment. This full-time, graduate-level position offers a salary starting from £28,000 per year and comes with multiple perks such as team outings and ongoing training. Ideal candidates have a degree in business or related fields and a strong motivation to excel in sales. Applicants should possess a driving license and be eligible to work in the UK.

Benefits

Monthly and quarterly incentives

Team night outs

Excellent career progression

Free on site parking

Christmas 10 day shut down

Bank holidays and weekends off

No on call requirements

Holiday buy / sell scheme

Ongoing training and development

Bespoke business plans

Friendly environment

Qualifications

• Over 2 years of employment or sector-specific experience in sales or a target-driven environment.
• Strong motivation and a winning mindset.
• Full UK driving licence and eligibility to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Manage client relationships and drive sales daily.
• Attend client meetings and site visits across the region.

Skills

Sales experience

Client relationship management

Proactive engagement

Education

Degree in business, management or construction

Job description

Trainee Business Development Manager

Our recruitment team in Whitstable is looking for trainee business development managers to join our sales focused office. This is a great opportunity for keen sales individuals looking to start their early career in construction orientated recruitment and business management. Hard working individuals will progress quickly, whilst overseeing and organising a busy, client facing desk. Training will be given for this role and successful applicants will be outgoing and eager to progress.

About the Role

As a BDM Trainee and Graduate, you'll be trained to manage client relationships and driving sales daily.

Job Perks

• Monthly and quarterly incentives
• Team night outs
• Excellent career progression
• Free on site parking
• Christmas 10 day shut down (minimum)
• Bank holidays and weekends off
• No on call requirements
• Holiday buy / sell scheme
• Office based role
• Ongoing training and development
• Bespoke business plans
• Friendly environment

Who We Are Looking For

The position would suit individuals that have over 2 years employment or sector specific experience in sales or a target driven environment, but we are open to consider applicants from all backgrounds who share our company values of trust, integrity and ambition. Any candidates that have worked in a customer facing position and can react positively to a busy environment in a proactive manor are people that could fit well into our team and thrive in one of our positions.

Driving Licence & Vehicle

Applicants should have a driving licence and own a vehicle as you'll often be attending client meetings and site visits across the region.

Schedule

Your week will be split between:

• 1 site based visit day per week.
• 4 office based days per week.

As you grow with us, you'll continue to benefit from structured development in sales, client orientated and team leadership, and management.

Basic Requirements

• A degree in any related discipline to business, management or construction
• Strong motivation and a winning mindset
• A full UK driving licence
• Eligibility to work in the UK

Job Type & Compensation

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent, Graduate in Business related Degree.
Pay: From £28,000.00 per year.

How to Apply

If available and interested in our Trainee BDM opportunity, please send CV to this advert and call Padstone on (phone number removed).