Commercial Graduate - Business Development (Barcelona)

At Colt, our customers are at the heart of everything we do, and we are always pushing ourselves to deliver the connectivity that matters most to them.

Join our Commercial Graduate Programme as a Business Development Representative, and you’ll be supporting and learning from experienced sales colleagues in the new logo acquisition team, managing business development activities, and driving growth by identifying and selling the ideal solutions to new clients.

At the end of the programme, you’ll become a permanent employee within our Commercial function.

What you’ll be doing:

Working in our Sales team, you’ll be responsible for assisting with prospecting activities, including database management, market research, and contact validation using digital tools, social media and AI. You’ll be communicating directly with new potential customers, capturing key insights, summarising discussions, and maintaining a record of historical interactions.

You’ll also be responsible for:

• Supporting the preparation and execution of digital sales campaigns to engage potential customers
• Identifying and developing high-potential outbound leads for the sales team
• Conducting research and analysis to support the development of large-scale business opportunities
• Providing administrative support throughout the sales lifecycle, ensuring smooth execution of opportunities
• Researching market trends, competitor strategies, and customer preferences to support data-driven decision making
• Curating and organising content for the sales community, including intranet resources, analyst reports, and industry insights

Who are we looking for?

You must have a Bachelors university degree in Business, Marketing, Economics, Communications or Technology/Engineering, and be fluent in English (other Native European languages such as French or Spanish are a plus). You should have a genuine enthusiasm for building relationships and driving business growth, being self-motivated, leading by example, taking initiative, and driven to succeed.

Other qualities we look for include:

• You’re able to stay focused and motivated through setbacks, overcoming obstacles with a positive attitude
• You should be comfortable with numbers and analysis, and can convey ideas persuasively in person and in writing
• You thrive in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment, and excel when faced with challenges
• You love learning, adapting, and continuously improving through feedback and new experiences

When you join Colt, we want you to know that you can make your mark. Our people genuinely care, and this allows us to create extraordinary experiences and the strongest relationships with our customers. Our talented and diverse network of people spreads far and wide, offering local knowledge and dedicated support whenever our customers need it.

We know our people matter

As a graduate at Colt, you’ll be able to build a career with clear development opportunities in a global organisation. We’ll give you all the support and control you need to progress your professional development and make your mark, from on-the-job training to formal learning and mentoring. You’ll always be empowered to debate, discuss, listen, and share your own ideas – all in the pursuit of the best solutions for our customers and our business. At the end of the programme, you’ll become a permanent employee within our Commercial function.

Work-life balance is important to us, so you’ll be able to enjoy our flexible first policy which allows you to work anywhere.

As well as a competitive salary and incentive plan, you’ll have access to a range of benefits and local rewards, including:

• Flexible working and relaxed dress code
• Two annual volunteering days
• Private medical insurance
• Access to a virtual business school for ongoing learning
• Business mentoring

A bit about us

We’re Colt, a global digital infrastructure company creating solutions that connect people, cities and businesses around the world. Our networking and connectivity products and services put the power of the digital universe in the hands of our customers.

We live by our Colt values every day, whether we’re launching new products or solving problems together! Our values represent how we behave and are integral to our culture.

We know people matter – We build relationships based on trust, honest, respect and integrity.

We always find a better way – By staying one step ahead we empower our customers to succeed, being swift to adapt and taking responsibility for the promises we make.

We win together – We believe in the power of many, and collaborate on ideas, sharing risks and recognition among all. When we make a decision we understand its impact and rally behind the decision to make it a success.

We can change the world – We want to make the world a better place. Better connected, more sustainable, fairer for all. We use what we have – passion, technology, and connectivity – to create good.

Location: Barcelona, Spain

Start Date: 1st September 2025

Programme Length: 2 years