Overview
Job Description
Graduate Business Development Executive
Location: Manchester City Centre
Salary: £23,000 (OTE £45,000)
Sector: Commercial Real Estate/Finance
Our client is a leading provider of independent advisory services, software, and data solutions to the global commercial real estate industry. Over the last 20 years, they’ve grown from a boutique firm to one of the largest independent consultancies worldwide, with offices in 75 countries across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific.
This role offers genuine career progression – the company promotes exclusively from within. Many in the current management team started in this very SDR position. Expect your first promotion to BDM within 6 months, accompanied by a salary increase to £30,000.
You’ll benefit from a market-leading graduate training programme, including comprehensive real estate product knowledge. Their two-decade commitment to developing entry-level talent into accomplished sales professionals is unrivalled in the industry. Expect both internal and external training on a weekly basis.
With over 55,000 global clients, you’ll engage with diverse sectors. From Sky to Ralph Lauren, Ryanair to Kellogg’s, McLaren and beyond – the opportunities are vast.
Benefits/What You Get:
- £23,000 base salary with an unparalleled commission structure. Earn at least £200 per meeting booked. 10 meetings a month? That’s £2,400 in commission!
- Average first-year commission: £35,000 – £45,000
- Attractive bonus/incentive schemes
- Company-sponsored holidays
- Regular social events fostering an inclusive, welcoming atmosphere
- Immediate entry into the industry-leading sales training programme
- A dynamic sales floor surrounded by supportive, experienced colleagues
This is your chance to be an integral team member! You’ll schedule business meetings with key decision-makers in the thriving Property and Commercial Real Estate sectors. Growing markets mean significant commission potential!
The Role:
- Develop expert knowledge of services, industries, and client base
- Build a robust new business pipeline
- Proactively contact and nurture relationships with potential clients
- Follow up on inbound leads via phone and email
- Establish rapport with decision-makers to secure new business meetings
- Collaborate with the Field Sales Team to maximise existing account profitability
We’re Looking For:
- A degree or relevant work experience
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ambition and drive to meet targets and advance your career
- Confidence and personality – we value individuality!
- Proactive attitude towards cold calling and meeting bookings
If this opportunity excites you, apply today! Know someone who’d be a great fit? We offer a £250 referral bonus for successful placements.
We’re currently shortlisting for summer positions, so don’t wait to get in touch. Join us in shaping the future of commercial real estate!