Graduate Business Development Executive (Chemicals)

Company and role overview -

We are thrilled to present an exceptional opportunity on behalf of our client, a dynamic industry leader specialising in the procurement, streamlining, and global distribution of chemical vessels. Leveraging their extensive networks with Producers, Transporters, and Clients, our client has achieved consistent organic growth over the past two decades.

As the company embarks on a re-branding and name change, signifying a pivotal phase of development, we are actively seeking a motivated Graduate Business Development Executive to join the team. This role is integral to identifying sales prospects, overseeing deals/accounts, and contributing to the achievement of business objectives.

Main responsibilities -

• Identifying lucrative prospects
• Conducting preliminary procedures to finalise deal terms with external stakeholders
• Supervising working capital utilisation including stock, prepayments, debtors, cash, creditors, and accruals
• Monitoring the advancement of ongoing business overseen by Logistics Officers
• Collaborating with other Business Managers to share insights on Business Development, learning opportunities, and areas for improvement

Requirements -

• The individual must possess a strong work ethic, resilience to rejection
• Excellent communication skills over the phone and in person are required
• Experience in cold calling or making phone calls is desirable but not essential
• Must be personable, hardworking, and have an ambitious personality
• Rapid learning and adeptness in navigating dynamic business environments
• Capability to cultivate and maintain positive relationships with clients
• Proficiency in conducting market research and analysing industry trends to inform Business Development strategies

Benefits -

• Parking
• Excellent working environment
• Pool table/PS5
• Snacks, drinks, fruits etc bought by the company for staff daily