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Business Development - Graduate Scheme

Swanley, Kent
Up to £28000 per annum
Permanent, On Site
Date posted:
2 October 2025
Reference:
PR-1448847

Job Title: Graduate Scheme - Business Development (Commercial)

Salary: £28k basic salary, plus annual bonus

Our client are looking for ambitious graduates to help enhance their presence, to generate revenue by capitalising on warm leads and opening the door to new ones, thereby increasing their book of business with a customer-led approach.

There is no limit to where you can go with our client - so if you've got a degree, excellent communication skills and plenty of enthusiasm, this is the opportunity for you!

The company:

Founded over 40 years' ago, our client are leaders in the distribution of healthcare products. From their outstanding customer service, to their impressive product portfolio, our client continue to excel in the industry and are experiencing an exciting period of growth!

Package:

  • A competitive basic salary of £28k
  • Plus annual bonus
  • Full tech stack
  • Regular socials and a welcoming, inclusive culture
  • Incentives and bonuses, including team company holidays
  • Excellent personal and professional development available with a national enterprise
  • Pension and healthcare

Role:

  • Obtain a thorough knowledge of the company and its offering in order to best educate prospective customers
  • Proactively reach out to prospects over the phone, via email and through social channels in order to schedule meetings, webinars and demonstrations
  • Develop relationships through extensive research - identifying key influencers within accounts and building rapport with them
  • Support customer success to ensure that clients are happy with the services they've secured with the company
  • Shadow senior members of the team in order to get a handle on the entire 360 process - with a view to your progression within the business

Requirements:

  • Educated to degree level
  • Full UK driving licence
  • Possess exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
  • A team player, with the ability to work independently
  • Comfortable in a target driven environment
  • Self-motivated, with a strong desire to succeed

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

Pareto is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. We encourage and welcome applications from all, irrespective of background or circumstance. Our consultants are happy to discuss any adjustments you require in support of your application.

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