Business Development Associate – Entry Level | Full Sales Training Provided

Business Show Media; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped commission

Structured training

Clear progression into Sales Executive

Job summary

Business Show Media in Sydney is seeking an entry-level Business Development Associate. You will receive structured training, coaching and a clear path into a full sales role, with opportunities to learn outbound prospecting, CRM management and client qualification.

No prior sales experience is required; recent graduates or those from retail, hospitality or customer service backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• No prior B2B sales experience required.
• You could be a recent graduate or coming from retail, hospitality or customer service.
• Open to recruiters or appointment setters seeking a first commercial role.
• You are confident, coachable and excited by uncapped earning potential.

Responsibilities

• Research businesses and identify decision-makers.
• Generate opportunities through outbound calls and email.
• Prospect via LinkedIn and other channels.
• Qualify prospects and book meetings for the sales team.
• Maintain CRM records and track progress toward targets.

Skills

Confident speaking to new people

Competitive and resilient

Coachable and motivated

Target-driven

Ambitious and coachable

Job description

Business Development Associate – Entry Level | Full Sales Training Provided

Location: Sydney | Office-Based
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 5:30pm
Salary: Competitive Basic + Super + Uncapped Commission
Realistic Year 1 OTE: $100,000 – $110,000+
Top Performers: $140,000+
Start Date: Early January

No Sales Experience? We'll Train You.

Are you ambitious, competitive and looking for a career where your hard work can translate into serious earning potential?

Business Show Media is expanding its Sydney team and is looking for motivated individuals to join us as Business Development Associates.

This is an entry-level opportunity for people who want to break into sales, develop valuable commercial skills and build a long-term career.

You’ll receive structured training, dedicated coaching and the support needed to progress into a full sales position.

About Business Show Media

Business Show Media produces some of the world's largest and fastest-growing business exhibitions, connecting entrepreneurs, SMEs and senior decision-makers with the tools, networks and opportunities they need to grow.

With events across Europe, North America, Asia and Australia, you’ll be joining an established international business with exciting opportunities for development and progression.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Researching businesses and identifying potential decision-makers

• Generating new opportunities through outbound calls and email

• Prospecting through LinkedIn and other digital channels

• Building rapport and starting commercial conversations

• Introducing potential clients to our international exhibitions

• Qualifying prospects and identifying opportunities

• Booking meetings for the sales team

• Managing follow-up activity and prospect pipelines

• Maintaining accurate CRM records

• Working towards daily and weekly performance targets

• Collaborating with the wider commercial team

Who We’re Looking For

No previous B2B sales experience is required.

You could be:

• A recent graduate

• Working in retail, hospitality or customer service

• A recruiter or appointment setter

• Looking to move into your first commercial role

• Someone with sales experience looking for a fresh opportunity

We’re looking for people who are:

• Confident speaking to new people

• Competitive, resilient and hardworking

• Coachable and motivated to improve

• Comfortable working towards targets

• Ambitious and excited by uncapped earning potential

What We Offer

• $60,000 AUD basic salary plus superannuation

• Uncapped commission

• Realistic Year 1 OTE of $100,000 – $110,000+

• Top performers earning $140,000+

• Structured training and ongoing coaching

• Clear progression into Sales Executive positions

• Performance-based promotions

• Team incentives, sales competitions and social events

• International travel opportunities

• A professional, high-performance Sydney CBD environment

Build Your Future in Australia

Employer sponsorship may be available for eligible high performers, subject to performance criteria, visa eligibility and business requirements. Sponsorship is not guaranteed.