Graduate Business Development

Job Description

Are you looking to start your career with a Global, Innovative Company? Apply to our Graduate Business Development Programme The role: This exciting new opportunity has been designed to support a motivated and passionate individual, this would suit a college leaver or Graduate or someone currently working within internal sales who is looking to make the step to a field sales role. Working for Atlas Copco Power Technique, towards a Regional Sales Manager role, you will be responsible for sales of portable diesel and electric compressors and all handheld equipment, through mainly direct channels. You will be mentored by one of our experienced team members to enable you to provide customer solutions, prepare sales quotations and work towards sales targets. You will have all the tools to be effective, a laptop, a phone and a competitive salary with the ability to earn commission. After successful completion of training, you will be expected to be a field-based employee, and the package will then also include a Company Car. Atlas Copco Power Technique in the UK is made up of a small, dedicated team of outstanding employees who support our distributors and customers with our wide range of solutions. These products are used across a vast range of industries – from construction sites, and offshore platforms, to sporting events and everything in between. In the given territory special attention will be given to the development of our medium air and large air business, and applications for portable electric compressors. What your day would look like: Develop existing accounts and look for new direct sales opportunities. Utilising the CRM system and working closely with the marketing team. Promote specialist products with a view to converting these into orders. Work with the Business Line Manager to implement strategies and business plans Proactive account management of key accounts. Management of all customer data, including opportunities and the preparation and submission of quotes. Developing knowledge of all relevant products. Make appointments and visit customers. To succeed, you will need: You will be responsible for developing existing accounts, maintaining resale channels and also for finding prospects and converting them to new customer accounts. The role requires a confident person with a technical understanding (or a desire and passion to learn) who is ultimately prepared to travel and conduct face-to-face meetings with both new and existing accounts/prospects. Hold a full, clean driving licence Effective communicator, with drive and ambition Excellent presentation skills Committed to continuous learning Fluent in English, as this is our internal language. Lives within a commutable distance of Hemel Hempstead. You must have the appropriate right to work in the UK. In return, we offer you: 12 months training, learning and integration; initially working largely from the Head Office in Hemel Hempstead, and conducting some external face-to-face customer visits supported by the Business Line Manager before becoming fully ‘field based’. We offer a diverse working environment that is collaborative and aims to create a workplace where you will be valued, proud, empowered, respected, developed and rewarded. Training from day one, with at least 40 hours of training offered per year. A satisfying career – You remain in the 'driver's seat' to map out and shape your own career. You will have access to global job opportunities, as part of the Atlas Copco Group. We believe and fostering a learning culture where global mobility is an important enabler for growth. We offer a benefits package including health insurance, paid leave, retirement benefits, free parking and an on-site gym. Are you missing something? Help shape it and bring in your ideas. Come and check for yourself We're ready for you, what are you waiting for? Company Info: Atlas Copco Power Technique forms part of the Atlas Copco group, which was established in Sweden in 1873. The operations within the UK are, for the most part, dedicated to sales, service and installation. Atlas Copco Power technique has its UK head office in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire