Job Description

Permanent Trainee Business Development Manager

Kaizen Global Group Ltd are seeking a highly motivated and dynamic

Trainee Business Development Manager

to join our esteemed client. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with an interest in establishing a Sales career within a global organisation with a clear progression plan.

Location: Knutsford, North West

UK Salary: DOE + Progression + profit share

About the Client:

Our client has offices across the UK, Spain, Netherlands, China, and Australia. The business boasts a sales turnover of approximately 200 million and employs 120 professionals worldwide. They specialise in sourcing and supplying a broad range of products used across various industries. If you have any experience in the Construction or Building Industry this would be advantageous.

Role Overview:

This role offers a comprehensive training programme designed to provide exposure to all areas of the business. You will initially learn about the company's systems and procedures, such as contract management, before progressing to manage client relationships from start to finish. The position entails direct involvement in quoting, negotiating, and developing new business opportunities within a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Trading administration: raising contracts with suppliers and customers Quoting clients considering market factors like commodity prices and exchange rates Collaborating closely with internal departments including logistics, shipping, and accounts to ensure seamless operations Following up on quotations and business leads, pushing for new customer engagement and project closure
Progression Opportunities:

Successful candidates will have the opportunity to meet clients face-to-face, with the aim to cultivate their own customer portfolio within the UK, Ireland, and Scandinavia. Building strong client relationships and expanding product lines will be encouraged, enabling career growth into more autonomous sales roles as a Business Development Product Manager.

Candidate Profile:

Our client is seeking individuals who are:

Self-motivated and proactive Organised and committed to development Enthusiastic about building relationships and working as part of a team Possessing experience or understanding of logistics is preferred
Benefits:

Market leading salary + quarterly company profit share Employer-contributed pension scheme 35-hour working week (Monday - Friday, flexible hours between 8:00am-6:00pm) 26 days annual leave Hybrid working model post-probation Cycle to Work Scheme
This company is employee focused and do not have a high turnover of staff.

If you are eager to develop your career within a supportive and expanding company, with the opportunity to grow into a key business role, apply now to join this exciting journey with our client.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 26,000.00-29,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking On-site parking Work from home
Work Location: In person