Business Development Executive - Full training provided

Advanced Secure Technologies; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech company in Cardiff is looking for a Business Development Executive to join their Academy. This role offers extensive training and progression opportunities while selling innovative tech solutions to education institutions. The ideal candidate has strong communication and organizational skills. Salary starts at £24,500, with OTE of over £50,000 and numerous perks including holiday and incentives.

Benefits

Uncapped commission

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Onsite gym

Bonus scheme

Qualifications

• No sales experience or degree required.
• Interest or knowledge in the education sector is beneficial but not essential.
• Target driven and resilient.

Responsibilities

• Join a 90-day structured training programme.
• Sell tech solutions to education institutions.
• Build strong client relationships.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Positive attitude

Self-motivated

Interest in business development

Education

2 A Levels (or equivalent)

Job description

Overview

Business Development Executive Roles — Launch Your Sales Career with Advanced Secure Technologies. Education Solutions Executive - Business Development Academy.

Location: Cardiff (Office-based, 5 days a week)

Salary: £24,500-£28,000 base + uncapped commission | £50,000 OTE

Start Date: Autumn 2025 intake

Application Deadline: 10th October 2025.

Are you driven, creative, and eager to succeed? Join our Business Development Academy and kickstart your career in a fast-growing tech company, with full training, coaching, and long-term progression opportunities.

What You'll Do

• Join a 90-day structured training programme
• Learn from internal experts and external coaches
• Sell leading tech solutions to education institutions in the UK and beyond
• Build strong client relationships and uncover new opportunities
• Progress into senior roles as the business expands

What We're Looking For

• No sales experience or degree required
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Positive, proactive attitude and resilience
• Self-motivated and target driven
• A genuine interest in business development and tech
• An interest or knowledge in the education sector would be beneficial, but not essential
• 2 A Levels (or equivalent) preferred, but don’t be put off if you don\'t have them

What We Offer

• £24-28k starting salary based on experience
• £50k+ OTE with uncapped commission
• Bonus scheme and regular incentives
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays + up to a further 10 paid discretionary days based on input*
• Onsite gym, parking, essentials stocked kitchen, socials
• Excellent development, support and progression pathways
• Where employees are continually performing at a high level and putting in additional time, the company will return an element of this through every other Friday afternoon off or one Friday a month

About Us

Advanced Secure Technologies is a Cardiff-based leader in secure digital credentials, working with top universities and awarding bodies across the UK and globally. We\'re expanding fast, and our culture is built on teamwork, ambition and innovation.

Please note we are a fully onsite company based in St Mellons, Cardiff.