Junior Business Development Manager

About the Role

We're looking for an ambitious and driven Junior Business Development Manager to join our growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is eager to build a career in business development and sales. Whether you already have some experience or are looking to take the next step in your career, we're looking for someone with the right attitude, determination and willingness to learn.

You'll play a key role in helping to generate new business opportunities, build relationships with prospective clients and support the continued growth of the company. Our clients operate across sectors including facilities management, property management, housing, construction, utilities and commercial property, providing plenty of opportunity to develop your network and industry knowledge.

This role is ideal for someone who is confident picking up the phone, enjoys speaking with people and isn't afraid of hard work. Success in this position will come from consistency, resilience and a genuine desire to achieve results.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively identify and generate new business opportunities
• Make a high volume of outbound calls to prospective customers
• Build and maintain relationships with new and existing clients
• Attend networking events and industry functions where required
• Research target markets and potential customers
• Follow up leads and enquiries in a timely manner
• Maintain accurate records within the CRM system
• Arrange meetings and introductions for senior management where appropriate
• Work closely with operational teams to understand company services and capabilities
• Help develop and implement business development initiatives

About You

We're looking for someone who is:

• Eager to learn and develop a career in business development
• Ambitious and motivated by success
• Comfortable making outbound calls and speaking with new people
• Resilient and able to handle rejection positively
• Confident, professional and personable
• Organised and self-motivated
• A strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills
• Proactive and willing to take initiative
• Driven to exceed targets and contribute to business growth

Desirable - NOT essential Experience

• Previous experience in sales, business development, customer service or account management
• Experience working within a service-led industry such as drainage, facilities management, utilities, construction or engineering
• Experience using CRM systems

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Uncapped bonus/commission opportunities
• Full training and ongoing support
• Clear career progression opportunities
• Company pension scheme
• Friendly and supportive working environment

If you're hungry to succeed, enjoy building relationships and want to be part of a growing business where your efforts will directly contribute to success, we'd love to hear from you.