Lumen Partners
Business Development Associate - Management Pathway

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Looking for an opportunity where you can develop professionally, gain real-world business experience and work towards a future in management?
Lumen Partners is expanding, and we're looking for ambitious, motivated individuals to join our growing Liverpool team.
Our Business Development Trainee - Management Pathway
Our Business Development Trainee - Management Pathway is designed for individuals who want to develop their communication, leadership and business skills while gaining practical experience and working towards increased responsibility.
No previous management or business development experience is required - full training is provided.
About Lumen Partners
Lumen Partners is a growing face-to-face marketing company based in Liverpool. We work with some of the most established UK brands to help them acquire new customers through professional, face-to-face marketing campaigns across residential, business and event environments.
As our business continues to grow, we're looking for people who want to develop beyond an entry-level position and work towards team leadership, management and business development opportunities.
We believe in developing people from the ground up through practical experience, coaching and ongoing development.
About the role
You'll begin by gaining hands-on experience across customer engagement, communication and business development while developing the skills needed to progress within the organisation.
Your responsibilities will include:
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- Representing established UK brands through professional face-to-face customer engagement
- Speaking with customers and understanding their needs
- Presenting products and services clearly and confidently
- Building strong professional relationships
- Working towards individual and team objectives
- Developing communication and negotiation skills
- Taking part in regular coaching and development sessions
- Learning how to support and motivate team members
- Developing an understanding of team performance and business development
- Taking initiative and taking on additional responsibility as you develop
As you progress, you'll have opportunities to gain experience in areas such as team leadership, coaching, recruitment, performance development and business growth.
The aim is to provide you with the practical skills and experience to progress towards future team leader and management-level opportunities.
We're looking for individuals who are:
- Ambitious and motivated to progress
- Confident communicating with new people
- Positive, reliable and professional
- Competitive in a positive and professional environment
- Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
- Looking to build a long-term career
Previous experience isn't essential. Whether you're a recent graduate, looking for your first professional opportunity, or ready for a career change, we're interested in your attitude, ambition, work ethic and willingness to learn.


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You'll receive ongoing support from experienced members of the team, including:
- Full initial training
- Practical business development coaching
- Communication and negotiation training
- Leadership and team development
- Regular one-to-one feedback
- Personal and professional development sessions
- Mentoring from experienced team members
- Opportunities to take on additional responsibility
Progression is based on individual performance, development and readiness to take on greater responsibility.
We're building an environment where people can develop their skills, challenge themselves and work towards their next level.
You'll have the opportunity to:
- Gain real-world business experience
- Develop valuable leadership and communication skills
- Build confidence in professional environments
- Work alongside an ambitious and supportive team
- Receive ongoing coaching and mentoring
- Develop your understanding of customer acquisition and business development
- Build transferable skills for a long-term career in business
If you're ambitious, motivated and ready to develop yourself professionally, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and take the first step towards building your career with Lumen Partners.
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