Graduate Business Development Programme, Verastar (J11070:NW)

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Company: Verastar

Job Title: Graduate Business Development Programme

Location: Sale

Salary: £23k basic salary with £12k OTE

REF: J11070:NW

A leading, next generation services company for the small business market, Verastar delivers on a wide range of essential services – Broadband, Mobile, Water, Gas, Green Electricity, Insurance and many more.

With a strong brand portfolio, more than 900 employees in offices throughout the UK, and consistent year-on-year contract growth since 2005, Verastar are an exciting proposition and growing presence within the multiple spaces that they operate within.

Their Graduate Business Development Programme is a fantastic opportunity for anyone looking to launch a lucrative and exciting career in sales. A carefully structured programme, you’ll be enrolled on to three consecutive six-month rotations in order to learn about the business and make a real contribution, with progression into Field Sales as one of the pathways for successful candidates.

Graduate Business Development Programme Package:

• A competitive basic salary of £23,000, with £35k the total package when your £12k OTE is factored in!
• Excellent progression, learning and development potential – with extensive L&D opportunities
• Regular socials in a welcoming, inclusive environment
• Fantastic offices with a free on-site gym!
• 25 days holiday with the option to buy and sell holiday too
• Shopping discounts and cycle to work scheme

Graduate Business Development Programme Role:

• Outbound call to Verastar customers to upsell and cross-sell additional products and services
• Perform all activity within regulatory standards, GDPR and quality policies
• Complete all reports, system and CRM updates in a timely and accurate manner
• Develop a comprehensive knowledge of Verastar’s products, systems and processes
• Create excellent working relationships across the Verastar colleague community.
• Contact existing customers to assess their current arrangements and pitch our products to best suit their needs
• As part of the Customer Migration team, generate leads for the Customer Growth team
• Joining the Customer Growth team for your second rotation, your responsibilities will remain largely the same – there will be a greater emphasis on upselling additional products in Energy, Water, Telco and more

Graduate Business Development ProgrammeRequirements:

• Educated to degree level
• Customer-centric approach, resilient and comfortable in a target driven, KPI-led environment
• Possess exceptional communication and interpersonal skills – you must really enjoy engaging with others on a regular basis
• Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite, computer literate
• Self-motivated, with a strong desire to succeed and high energy
• Ideally, you’ll have a proven track record with some B2B experience and a familiarity with CRM systems

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