Business Development Grad in hybrid, United Kingdom

Business Development Grad

Job Description:

Calling all Graduates! Are you looking for an opportunity to kickstart your career with industry leading training and mentoring? If so, then look no further…

We’re looking for a Graduate Business Development Executive to join the team based either from our Newcastle or Bristol offices. This is a unique opportunity to work with a global FTSE 100 listed business, whilst working in the start-up environment of Sage Earth (previously Spherics)

We are seeking a graduate who can engage confidently with Blue-chip companies and thrive in the fast-paced innovative environment.

Everything we do at Sage is designed to help business flow, to help business’ make decisions faster and more accurate, and at Sage Earth, we use accounting data to build business’ carbon footprint, helping them achieve net zero emissions in their operations and supply change.

We’re on the hunt for our future top talent who can bring their skills and expertise to continue to drive us forward.

Key Responsibilities:

What you’ll be involved in

Our graduates will be encouraged to learn and experiment in their work as part of a continuous innovative community. Our colleagues are passionate about our customers and support each other to leverage their skills and know how.

Throughout the 2-year Graduate programme and your career at Sage, we want you to be enthusiastic about your personal development, and continuously learn new things to strive for excellence. We expect a lot from our Graduates and will encourage you to bring innovative ideas to add real value for our customers, in an environment where ambition for future progression is rewarded.

What are we looking for?

We are open to all backgrounds, however there are a few skills and experiences that will help you thrive. You’ll need to be a Graduate, and this role would ideally suit people from a Business, Marketing, Economics, Environmental Science background.

You’ll also be,

• Passionate about sustainability, ideally with studies or experience to match.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, able to negotiate and influence.

• You’ll be resilient and determined, able to work in a fast paced, changing environment.

• Able to work autonomously and thrive working in a goal orientated team.

• Experience of CRM and analytics tools would be advantageous.

This role can be based from either our Bristol or Newcastle offices. You’ll be in the office at least 2 days a week so will need to live in (or be willing to relocate to) an easily commutable distance.

What you can expect from the process

1. Apply online with CV

2. Complete screening and video interview (You will receive a link to complete a video interview within 1 week of applying)

3. If successful at video interview stage, you will be invited to attend an assessment centre in the summer.

4. Successful candidates will join us on 1 October 2024

Please note that due to the high volume of application, there will be a delay in receiving a response from your video interview. We thank you for your patience.

Here at Sage, we are committed to inclusivity for all, so if there any adjustments that would help you thrive in the application process or beyond, please reach out to us [email protected]

Function:

Product Delivery

Country:

United Kingdom

Office Location:

Bristol

Work Place type:

Hybrid

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Working at Sage means you’re supporting millions of small and medium sized businesses globally with technology to work faster and smarter. We leverage the future of AI, meaning business owners spend less time doing routine tasks, like entering invoices and generating reports, and more time pursuing their ambitions.

Our colleagues are the best of the best. It’s why we were awarded 2024 Best Places to Work by Glassdoor. Because to achieve extraordinary outcomes, we need extraordinary teams. This means infusing Sage with people who knock down barriers, continuously innovate, and want to experience their potential.

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We celebrate individuality and welcome you to join us if you embrace all backgrounds, identities, beliefs, and ways of working. If you need support applying, reach out [email protected].

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