Graduate Business Development Executive

Graduate Business Development Executive Location: LeatherheadSalary: GBP23k (OTE GBP35k)REF: SEGB6863Sector: ITHave you recently graduated and now looking to start an exciting new career in the business world? If you have a positive outlook, lots of energy and are naturally inquisitive then this role could be perfect for you!Our client is a fast growing global business worth GBP3 billion with state of the art offices worldwide. The ever expanding company is looking for four successful graduates to be part of their dynamic team in Reading, with fantastic progression opportunities and very appealing company benefits! You will be joining the team with 3 other graduates which is highly beneficial for a number of reasons, not just socially! The successful graduate will have excellent communication skills and be able to hold their own in front of both colleagues and clients. Drive and confidence is essential for this role in addition to being ambitious and forward thinking. As Graduate Business Development Executive you will be responsible for the following tasks:- Strategic lead generation- Liaising with key stakeholders to qualify opportunities- Booking meetings and spot opportunities- Shadowing new business meetingsAs well as career progression and experience, our client offers an exciting incentive scheme and a sociable work life with lots of events and activities to get involved in! Some of the benefits include annual companywide holidays, lunch at top end restaurants and evenings out. There are regular fully expensed company nights out and incentives from vendor partners including: White water rafting, Golf days, go ape and paint balling!Our client continually invests in training for all levels in the business as this enables you as a graduate to realise your full potential and in turn through their own management training, ensure that they have the right skills and experience to take you forward. Our client gives you a unique opportunity to become personally involved in the development of the business, which most other companies would not offer.The company prides themselves on being a fun and dynamic place to work, so if you fit into this category, have a keen interest in business and think you've got what it takes to be a successful within the business industry, then please apply below! The ideal candidate would be:- Results focused and articulate- Educated to degree level- Driven and have a positive outlook- Motivated by opportunities for progression- Naturally inquisitive- Can work under pressure- Competitive- Confident and can hold their own with clientsNext Steps: If you require this job specification or to apply in an alternate format please visit the Pareto website.(Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive we are unable to contact all applicants directly. If you haven't heard from us within 28 days please consider your application to have been unsuccessful.)