Trainee Business Development Manager

Trainee Business Development Manager – Padstone Recruitment Ltd

Our recruitment team in Whitstable are looking for trainee business development managers to join our sales‑focused office. This is a great opportunity for keen sales individuals who want to start their early career in construction‑oriented recruitment and business management. Hard‑working individuals will progress quickly whilst overseeing and organising a busy, client‑facing desk. Training will be given for this role and successful applicants will be outgoing and eager to progress.

• Manage client relationships and drive sales daily
• Attend client meetings and site visits across the region
• Shadow a more experienced colleague until confident enough to deliver meetings or train other newcomers
• Balance a site‑based visit day per week with four office‑based days per week
• Participate in structured development in sales, client orientation and team leadership

• A degree in a related discipline to business, management or construction
• Strong motivation and a winning mindset
• A full UK driving licence and eligibility to work in the UK
• Experience in a customer‑facing position and a positive attitude to a busy environment

• Monthly and quarterly incentives
• Team night outs
• Excellent career progression
• Free on‑site parking
• Christmas 10‑day shut‑down (minimum)
• Bank holidays and weekends off
• No on‑call requirements
• Holiday buy/sell scheme
• Ongoing training and development
• Bespoke business plans
• Friendly environment

If you are available and interested in our trainee BDM opportunity, please send your CV to this advert and call Padstone Recruitment Ltd.