Business Development Associate: Training + Uncapped Commission

Business Show Media; 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 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