Via
Graduate Business Development Associate
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Salary: £28,000 per year + bonus
Location: Manchester, M20
Working arrangement: Hybrid
Start date: Flexible
Full-time | Permanent
UK right to work required
About the opportunity
Via is partnering with a global business that connects companies with industry experts to help them make better-informed commercial decisions. This is a graduate-level opportunity combining business development, research, relationship building, and client service. You'll work on live client projects, researching industries and identifying relevant professionals before approaching, qualifying, and recruiting them for paid consultations.
Although the title includes client service, this is a commercially focused role with a strong emphasis on outbound outreach, lead generation, and KPIs. You'll need to be comfortable proactively contacting professionals, starting conversations, and working towards clear activity and performance targets.
Previous professional sales experience isn't required. We're looking for ambitious graduates who are confident communicators, commercially minded, and interested in building a career in a fast-paced business environment.
What you'll be doing
- Work with Project Managers to understand client requests and the expertise they need
- Research companies, industries, and markets to identify relevant professionals
- Use LinkedIn, company websites, press releases, case studies, and online research to find potential experts
- Proactively contact professionals and introduce them to relevant consultation opportunities
- Conduct high-volume outreach and lead generation
- Build relationships with senior professionals across different industries
- Screen potential experts to understand their background and suitability
- Qualify experts against specific client requirements
- Create professional profiles to present suitable experts to clients
- Manage multiple fast-moving client projects and deadlines
- Work towards individual activity, outreach, and performance KPIs
- Develop commercial, sales, research, and communication skills
- Build knowledge across a wide variety of businesses, sectors, and markets
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What we're looking for
- Bachelor's degree in any subject
- Right to work in the UK
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Confidence speaking with new people and senior professionals
- Comfortable with proactive outreach and lead generation
- Motivation to work towards targets and KPIs
- Commercial awareness and an interest in business
- Strong research and problem-solving skills
- Good organization and time management
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- An outgoing, proactive approach
- Intellectual curiosity and willingness to learn
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
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You don't need previous professional sales experience. Internships, part-time jobs, volunteering, university societies, sports teams, and other extracurricular activities can all demonstrate the communication, resilience, teamwork, and drive needed for the role. Candidates with up to two years of professional experience are also encouraged to apply.
Why apply?
- £28,000 salary plus bonus
- Hybrid working in Manchester
- Graduate and entry-level opportunity
- No previous professional sales experience required
- Exposure to businesses and senior professionals across multiple industries
- Develop transferable sales, business development, and commercial skills
- Clear professional development opportunities
- BUPA medical cover
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Volunteer days
- Regular social events and monthly happy hours
- Company-sponsored sports and team-building events
- Summer Fridays
- Supportive, performance-focused working environment
If you're a graduate or early-career professional looking to build commercial experience and you're comfortable with outbound outreach, targets, and a fast-paced working environment, we'd like to hear from you.
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