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Graduate Business Development Associate

Job in Colchester, Essex County, CO1, England, UK
Listing for: Relay Direct
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-25
Job specializations:
  • Sales
    Sales Marketing, Business Development
  • Business
    Sales Marketing, Business Development
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Graduate Business Development Associate | Full Time | Immediate Start | Entry-Level Location – Colchester

Training Provided

At Relay, we are a dynamic Sales & Marketing Agency specialising in offline, face-to-face sales and marketing solutions. As a forward-thinking firm, we’re committed to bridging the gap between brands and customers through real, personalised interactions. Our mission is to deliver exceptional results for our clients while creating meaningful career opportunities for our team.

We’re excited to announce the expansion of our operations to Colchester, marking a new chapter of growth for our company. As part of this launch, we are looking for ambitious graduates to join us as Business Development Associates in our brand-new Colchester office.

This is a hands-on, client-facing role where you’ll represent national brands, negotiate with customers, and contribute to the planning and execution of marketing campaigns. As you grow in the role, you’ll also gain exposure to team leadership, mentoring, and campaign strategy.

Main responsibilities

  • Assist in developing and implementing marketing campaigns
  • Conduct market research and analyse data to identify trends and opportunities
  • Support sales team in lead generation and customer outreach efforts, conducting pitches, presentations and negotiations
  • Assist with organising and attending marketing events
  • Collaborate with team members to ensure the successful execution of sales and marketing initiatives
  • Provide analysis of the team, identifying opportunities and potential drawbacks, both internally and externally

Skill/Experience

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Goal-oriented and driven to achieve sales targets
  • Money motivated, agile & adaptable
  • Excellent organisational and time management skills
  • Decisiveness and proactive approach to problem solving
  • Team Activity Days
  • 1-1 Coaching & Training
  • Free Parking

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What happens next: A member of our team will be in contact with shortlisted candidates within the next 3-4 working days to arrange a suitable time to complete an interview. All interviews are carried out online via Zoom at this time. Our office is based in Watford, and if successful you will be required to commute to our office daily. This position cannot be done remotely.

Applicants must be 18+ and eligible to work in the UK as this is a self-employed role. This is an immediate start opening so we will be contacting successful applicants within 3-4 working days, so keep an eye on your emails.

Regrettably, we are unable to consider applicants holding Tier 4 Student Visas. However, if you are in the process of transitioning to a Post-Study Work (PSW) status, we can proceed with your application.

Seniority level
  • Seniority level

    Entry level
Employment type
  • Employment type

    Full-time
Job function
  • Job function

    Business Development and Sales
  • Industries Advertising Services

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Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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