What is a Graduate Business Development Executive?
Graduate Business Development roles are entry level positions in sales offered by companies spanning many different industries from tech to construction. They may take a multitude of titles though, so the same position could be called a Graduate Sales Executive or similar title elsewhere. Lots of businesses offer their own tailored graduate programmes or schemes, which are aimed specifically at new graduates. Often, they give graduates the opportunity to specialise in certain areas, as well as master the company’s core areas of expertise, their product range and understand their internal processes.
Graduate Business Development roles typically require the following skills:
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- The ability to identify, generate and qualify leads for the business.
- The ability to sell products and services.
- An affinity with tech and data.
- A desire to explore a career in sales or business development.
The best Graduate Business Development candidates who are identified as exceptional with lots of potential, are sometimes fast-tracked to management.
Skills for Graduate Business Development roles
When recruiting for potential Graduate Business Development Executive roles, employers understand that candidates will not be experienced but look for individuals who are:
- Have a positive, can-do attitude.
- Team player.
- Have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree.
- Fluent written and verbal communication in English.
- Have the ability to cope under pressure.
- Language skills.
Recruiting for Graduate Business Development roles
Recruitment for Graduate Business Development roles is one of our core areas of expertise. We understand exactly where candidates’ core skills lie, even if they don’t yet. We help them understand their potential and match them up with the most suitable employers and roles. As an employer, you can rest assured that we will only ever deliver candidates to you who are a good fit for your business. If you are looking for a recruitment agency who are proactive, experienced and know the market well, why not give us a call today for a consultation?