Graduate Business Development Executive

We are recruiting for a Graduate Business Development Executive to join an innovative and growing technology firm based in Birmingham City Centre! This would be on a full-time basis, permanent, hybrid (2 days in office) and offering a salary between £26-30k depending on experience. This is an exciting opportunity for a driven, resilient and commercially minded individual to develop new business, build strong supplier relationships and identify opportunities across a range of technology products. Key Responsibilities: Promote and sell the company’s products and software. Proactively contact and onboard new suppliers through outbound activity, campaigns and marketing leads. Build and maintain strong relationships with existing suppliers. Identify upselling and cross-selling opportunities. Negotiate commercial terms and confidently handle customer objections. Follow up on marketing activity and supplier enquiries. Maintain accurate CRM records, including call notes and follow-ups. Work closely with internal teams to maximise sales opportunities and support supplier growth. About You: We’re looking for someone who is confident, motivated and target-driven, with excellent communication and relationship-building skills. Previous experience in business development, telesales, recruitment, account management or a customer-facing sales environment would be beneficial, but attitude and commercial drive are equally important. If you enjoy building relationships, identifying opportunities and converting conversations into sales, this could be an excellent next step in your career. If you are already registered with Katie Bard, please contact your consultant directly. Katie Bard is committed to protecting your personal data. Katie Bard acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for temporary recruitment. Your application will be handled in accordance with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018. Please refer to our Privacy Notice on our website for full details of how we use your data, your rights, and how to contact us. If your application is unsuccessful, your details will be retained for up to six weeks and then securely deleted, unless you consent to being kept on our register for future opportunities.