Business Development Associate – Entry Level | Full Sales Training Provided

Business Show Media Ltd; West of England; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Basic salary £26k-£28k

Uncapped commission

OTE £45k-£55k

Top performers £70k+

Sales training

Internal progression

International event exposure

Team socials

Professional environment

Job summary

Business Show Media in Bristol is recruiting for an entry-level Business Development Associate to join our expanding team. This role offers a structured sales training program and clear progression into senior commercial roles, with a base salary of £26,000–£28,000 plus uncapped commission.

Realistic Year 1 OTE of £45,000–£55,000 and top performers earning £70,000+. If you’re ambitious, customer-focused and eager to learn, you’ll receive hands-on coaching and the chance to build a long-term

Qualifications

• No specific degree required; entry-level role with structured training.
• Ability to research businesses and identify potential clients.
• Comfort with calls, emails and LinkedIn outreach to decision-makers.

Responsibilities

• Researching businesses and identifying potential clients.
• Contacting prospective customers through calls, email and LinkedIn.
• Introducing our international exhibitions to businesses.
• Speaking with business owners and decision-makers.
• Understanding potential client requirements.
• Qualifying opportunities for the commercial team.
• Booking introductory meetings.
• Following up with prospective clients.
• Maintaining accurate CRM records.
• Working towards individual activity and appointment targets.
• Collaborating with the wider sales team.

Skills

Prospecting

Cold outreach

CRM

Communication

Target driven

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Business Development Associate – Entry Level | Full Sales Training Provided

Location: Central Bristol | Office-Based
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 5:30pm
Salary: £26,000 – £28,000 Basic + Uncapped Commission
Realistic Year 1 OTE: £45,000 – £55,000
Top Performers: £70,000+
Progression: Business Development Executive → Sales Executive → Sales Leadership
Start Date: Early January

No Experience Needed. Just Ambition.

Are you looking for your first opportunity in sales, business development or a commercial environment?

Business Show Media is expanding its Bristol team and is looking for ambitious, enthusiastic individuals to join us as Business Development Associates.

This is an entry-level opportunity designed for people who want to develop valuable commercial skills, earn uncapped commission and build a long-term career.

Whether you're a recent graduate, have experience in retail or hospitality, or are simply looking for a fresh challenge, we'll provide the training and support to help you succeed.

About Business Show Media

Business Show Media produces some of the world's largest and fastest-growing business exhibitions.

Our events connect entrepreneurs, founders, business owners and senior decision-makers with the networks and opportunities they need to grow.

Operating internationally across Europe, North America, Asia and Australia, we're an established events business offering exciting opportunities for people who want to develop and progress.

What You'll Be Doing

• Researching businesses and identifying potential clients
• Contacting prospective customers through calls, email and LinkedIn
• Introducing our international exhibitions to businesses
• Speaking with business owners and decision-makers
• Understanding potential client requirements
• Qualifying opportunities for the commercial team
• Booking introductory meetings
• Following up with prospective clients
• Maintaining accurate CRM records
• Working towards individual activity and appointment targets
• Collaborating with the wider sales team

You’ll receive structured training covering prospecting, communication, objection handling, relationship building and sales techniques.

Who Would Suit This Role?

You could be:

• A recent graduate looking to start a commercial career
• Working in retail, hospitality or customer service
• In an entry-level role and looking for progression
• Someone with some telephone or customer-facing experience
• Naturally competitive and motivated by achieving goals

We’re looking for people who are:

• Confident speaking to new people
• Ambitious and hardworking
• Coachable and eager to learn
• Resilient and positive
• Comfortable working towards targets
• Motivated by earning potential and career progression

Previous B2B sales experience is not required.

What We Offer

• £26,000 – £28,000 basic salary
• Uncapped commission
• Realistic Year 1 OTE of £45,000 – £55,000
• Top performers earning £70,000+
• Full sales training and ongoing coaching
• Clear internal progression opportunities
• Team incentives and competitions
• International event exposure
• Regular team socials
• A professional and supportive office environment

Your Career Path

Business Development Associate → Business Development Executive → Sales Executive → Senior Sales Executive → Sales Leadership.

We believe in developing our people internally and rewarding those who demonstrate commitment, improvement and strong performance.