Business Development Associate (HF1341711)

Apprentify; Leeds; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Apprentify is seeking a Business Development Associate to join our Leeds team and help grow our cyber security offering. You’ll generate new opportunities, engage IT leaders, and qualify leads to fuel the early sales pipeline.

With a £25,000 base salary plus uncapped commission, you'll receive onboarding and training, plus clear progression to a Business Development Manager or Account Executive in a fast-growing tech environment.

Qualifications

• No prior sales experience required; right mindset and work ethic.
• Ambitious, curious and eager to develop into a high-performing sales professional.

Responsibilities

• Identify and reach out to prospective customers through calls, emails, and LinkedIn
• Engage IT leaders and stakeholders to understand their current security challenges
• Qualify leads and uncover opportunities for the sales team
• Book high-quality meetings and support the progression of deals
• Maintain accurate records and manage activity within the CRM

Skills

Confident communicator

Resilient

Target driven

Curious about technology

Job description

Business Development Associate (Cyber Security) – Leeds – £25,000 + OTE

Looking to launch your career in tech sales? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast-growing cyber security company helping organisations stay protected from increasingly complex digital threats. Perfect for someone ambitious, curious, and eager to develop into a high-performing sales professional in a booming industry.

The Role

As a Business Development Associate, you’ll focus on generating new opportunities and building the early stages of the sales pipeline. You’ll be the first point of contact for potential clients, introducing the company’s solutions and creating interest with senior decision-makers.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Identify and reach out to prospective customers through calls, emails, and LinkedIn
• Engage IT leaders and key stakeholders to understand their current security challenges
• Qualify leads and uncover potential opportunities for the sales team
• Book high-quality meetings and support the progression of deals
• Maintain accurate records and manage activity within the CRM

What’s In It for You

• £25,000 base salary with uncapped commission
• Structured onboarding and training in both sales and cyber security
• Clear progression into a Business Development Manager / Account Executive role
• Exposure to a high-growth tech environment with strong earning potential

About You

• Confident communicator who enjoys speaking with new people
• Driven, resilient, and target-oriented
• Curious about technology and eager to learn
• No prior sales experience required - just the right mindset and work ethic