Graduate Business Development Executive

Founded by Russ Beswick and Miriam Belizidia, Mirable provides a modern and strategic approach to placing the best talent in exciting environments where they can thrive.

Miriam is passionate about changing the reputation of the sales industry. With over 17 years of experience in graduate recruitment and development, she spent most of her career as Business Development Director at Pareto Law, focusing on identifying junior talent and watching them grow into sales superstars.

Russ believes that everyone deserves the best opportunity to succeed and has developed high‑energy sales, commercial and leadership training at all levels for MIRABLE.

Southampton - £30,000 Basic Salary + Uncapped Bonus + Guaranteed Salary Review After 6 Months, regular pay rises upon hitting targets

Are you graduating this year or have recently completed your degree and are looking for a career where your success is based on ambition rather than time served?

We’re looking for ambitious Business Development Executives to join one of the UK’s leading specialist metal distributors. You’ll receive structured sales training, work alongside experienced mentors and build relationships with customers across industries including aerospace, Formula 1, pharmaceuticals, engineering and renewable energy.

This is more than just a graduate job – it’s the first step towards a long‑term career in commercial sales and leadership.

• £30,000 starting salary – can go up regularly upon hitting targets
• Uncapped bonus
• Guaranteed salary review after successfully completing probation
• Ongoing coaching and mentoring from experienced sales professionals
• Company pension
• All business travel expenses paid
• Regular company social events
• Clear career progression with promotion based on performance

As a Business Development Executive you’ll develop your own customer portfolio across the south coast, helping manufacturers source specialist metal products used in some of the UK’s most demanding industries.

From your first week you will receive practical training in business development, customer relationship management and commercial sales while working alongside experienced colleagues who will support your development.

As your confidence grows, you’ll take ownership of your own accounts, build long‑term customer relationships and be rewarded through an uncapped bonus structure.

• Identifying new business opportunities and speaking with potential customers
• Building relationships through phone, email, Linked In and customer visits
• Understanding customer requirements and recommending suitable products
• Preparing quotations and negotiating commercial agreements
• Managing and growing your own portfolio of customer accounts
• Keeping your sales pipeline organised using our CRM system
• Working towards achievable sales and activity targets with ongoing coaching

The Sales Academy is designed to give graduates everything they need to succeed, including:

• Business development and prospecting
• Consultative selling
• Customer relationship management
• Product and industry knowledge
• Sales coaching and mentoring

• A degree in any discipline (Required)
• Confidence speaking with new people
• A motivated and ambitious mindset
• Strong organisation and attention to detail
• A genuine desire to build a long‑term career in sales
• A full UK driving licence

Our client believes in promoting from within. Successful Sales Development Representatives can progress through a clearly defined career pathway – many of their senior leaders started their careers in sales and progressed by consistently delivering results.

If you’re looking for a graduate opportunity that offers structured training, genuine career progression and the chance to earn well as your career develops, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and take the first step towards a rewarding career in professional B2B sales.

About MIRABLE: MIRABLE is dedicated to supporting the careers of graduates by placing them into promising account management roles across the nation, accompanied by unparalleled training from our award‑winning in‑house trainer.