Graduate Global Business Development Executive

Role: Graduate Business Development Executive / Manager (Global Markets – US Focus)

Location: Manchester (Hybrid)

Salary: £34,000–£38,000k + bonus + commission – OTE £50k+

Type: Permanent, Full-time

The Opportunity

Recruiting on behalf of a leading global payments consultancy

We’re supporting a high-growth, international payments consultancy that works with some of the world’s largest retail and e-commerce brands. Their data-driven insights help global merchants optimise payment performance, reduce costs, and enhance customer experience.

As part of their continued international expansion — particularly across the US market — they’re looking to add two proactive and commercially minded Graduate Business Development Executives / Managers to their Manchester-based team.

This is a research-driven, desk-based commercial role. You’ll focus on identifying and connecting with senior decision-makers in large, global organisations — crafting compelling outreach messages that open the door to new conversations.

The Role

• Research enterprise-level prospects in target sectors (primarily US-based).
• Identify decision-makers and build targeted prospect lists.
• Create and send tailored outreach messages via email, LinkedIn, and phone.
• Develop relevant hooks and value propositions based on each prospect’s business.
• Log and track all outreach activity in the CRM system.
• Collaborate with senior commercial leaders to refine targeting and messaging strategies.
• Analyse campaign performance and share insights to improve effectiveness.

This is not a call-centre role — it’s about intelligent, personalised outreach and strategic communication.

About You

You’ll be curious, articulate, and persistent — someone who enjoys researching businesses, spotting opportunities, and crafting messages that get noticed. Degree educated, 2:1 or above.

You’ll bring:

• Some experience in business development, lead generation, or sales support.
• Excellent written communication and attention to detail.
• Confidence to engage senior contacts via phone, email, or LinkedIn.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple prospects.
• A genuine interest in payments, fintech, or technology-led consulting.

If you enjoy combining research and commercial thinking — and want to work on global accounts — this could be an ideal next step.

What’s on Offer

• £34,000–£38,000 base salary + bonus + commission.
• Hybrid working from modern Manchester offices.
• Exposure to global markets and household-name clients.
• Excellent development and progression opportunities.
• Collaborative, high-growth environment.

How to Apply

If you’re motivated by intelligent outreach, commercial growth, and global exposure — we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion about this opportunity.