Graduate / Junior Business Development Manager / Account Manager

Are you an ambitious graduate or early-career sales professional looking to develop a career in international business development?

Our client is a successful global manufacturer seeking a motivated individual to join their growing sales team. Offering full product training, mentoring and genuine career progression, this is an excellent opportunity to develop your commercial skills while working with customers across the UK and Europe.

The Role

Working alongside an experienced Sales Manager, you'll help develop new business opportunities, support existing customers and build relationships with distributors across the UK and Europe.

Key responsibilities include:

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• Identifying and developing new business opportunities.
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• Managing and growing customer relationships.
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• Supporting distributors and key accounts.
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• Attending customer meetings, trade shows and exhibitions.
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• Developing technical product knowledge through structured training.
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The role involves regular UK and European travel, including occasional overnight stays, so flexibility and a willingness to travel are essential.

About You

We're looking for someone with:

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• A degree or 1–3 years' experience in sales, business development or account management.
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• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
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• A proactive, commercially minded approach and a willingness to learn.
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• A full UK driving licence and the flexibility to travel.
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Previous experience within manufacturing or technical products is beneficial but not essential.

What's on Offer?

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• Competitive salary
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• Company car
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• Bonus scheme
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• Hybrid working after onboarding
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• 25 days' holiday plus Bank Holidays
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• Pension, Health Cash Plan and additional company benefits
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• Full training, mentoring and genuine career progression
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If you're looking for a role that offers training, international travel and the opportunity to build a successful career in business development, we'd love to hear from you.