Business Development Executive (HF13619863)

Apprentify; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Uncapped commission

Comprehensive onboarding and training

Career progression opportunities

Team events and rewards

Job summary

Apprentify in Manchester is seeking an Entry-Level Business Development Executive to join our rapidly growing sales team. You will identify new prospects, qualify opportunities, and arrange meetings, while receiving comprehensive training and mentorship to build a successful sales career.

Ideal for recent graduates or early-career professionals, with a strong drive to achieve targets. The role offers a hybrid working model, uncapped commission, and a clear progression path into senior roles.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate or early-career professional seeking a career in sales.
• Degree educated or graduate calibre.
• Confident, personable and able to speak with new people.
• Ambitious, motivated, and target-driven.
• Resilient and able to handle rejection positively.
• Strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Proactive, organized and eager to learn.
• Willing to develop commercial skills from day one.

Responsibilities

• Identify and research potential customers through phone, email, and LinkedIn.
• Engage with prospective clients and introduce them to the company's products or services.
• Qualify prospects and identify genuine business opportunities.
• Arrange qualified meetings and appointments with prospective customers.
• Build professional relationships with prospects and senior decision-makers.
• Understand customer requirements and identify potential solutions.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records within the CRM system.
• Work closely with experienced sales professionals to develop your commercial skills.
• Take part in regular coaching, training, and development sessions.
• Consistently achieve and exceed activity and performance targets.

Skills

Communication

People skills

Resilience

Ambition

Organization

Education

Degree educated

Job description

Entry-Level Business Development Executive Manchester / Cheshire | Hybrid Working

£28,000-£30,000 Basic Salary + Uncapped Commission

Are you a recent graduate or early-career professional looking to launch a successful career in sales?

Our client is a fast-growing business looking for ambitious, motivated individuals to join their team as Entry-Level Business Development Executives. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their commercial skills, earn uncapped commission, and build a long-term career in a high-performance sales environment.

You'll receive comprehensive training, ongoing coaching, and hands-on support from experienced sales professionals, with a clear path for progression as you develop.

The Opportunity

As an Entry-Level Business Development Executive, you'll play a key role in generating new business opportunities and supporting the wider sales team. You'll identify prospective customers, engage with decision-makers, understand their business needs, and develop qualified opportunities through the early stages of the sales process.

This role is ideal for someone who is confident, driven, resilient, and eager to learn. No previous sales experience is required - we're looking for attitude, ambition, and the desire to succeed.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and research potential customers through phone, email, and LinkedIn.
• Engage with prospective clients and introduce them to the company's products or services.
• Qualify prospects and identify genuine business opportunities.
• Arrange qualified meetings and appointments with prospective customers.
• Build professional relationships with prospects and senior decision-makers.
• Understand customer requirements and identify potential solutions.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records within the CRM system.
• Work closely with experienced sales professionals to develop your commercial skills.
• Take part in regular coaching, training, and development sessions.
• Consistently achieve and exceed activity and performance targets.

What’s On Offer

• £28,000-£30,000 basic salary.
• Uncapped commission, with realistic first-year earnings of £40,000+.
• Comprehensive onboarding and structured sales training.
• Ongoing coaching and mentorship from experienced sales leaders.
• Clear progression into Business Development, Account Executive, and Leadership positions.
• Hybrid working model.
• Regular incentives, team events, and performance-based rewards.
• Supportive, collaborative, and energetic company culture.
• The opportunity to build valuable commercial skills from day one.

About You

• A recent graduate or early-career professional.
• Degree educated or graduate calibre.
• Confident, personable, and comfortable speaking with new people.
• Ambitious and motivated to build a career in sales.
• Competitive and driven by achieving targets.
• Resilient and able to handle rejection positively.
• A strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Proactive, organized, and willing to learn.
• Positive, energetic, and committed to personal development.

Previous experience in sales, customer service, hospitality, retail, recruitment, sport, or other target-driven environments is advantageous but not essential.

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to start your sales career with a business that invests heavily in its people.

You’ll receive the training, coaching, and support needed to develop into a confident commercial professional, while working in an environment where performance is recognised and career progression is genuinely encouraged.

If you're ambitious, competitive, and looking for a role where your effort can directly influence your earnings and career progression, we'd love to hear from you.

We believe diversity makes us stronger and more innovative. We warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.