Business Development Executive (HF1372998)

Apprentify; Luton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onboarding and training

Career progression

Mentorship from sales leaders

Commission-based earning potential

Job summary

Apprentify in Luton is recruiting a Business Development Executive to kick-start or accelerate a sales career within the logistics sector. You’ll engage SMEs, understand their shipping needs, and present tailored solutions, growing a personal pipeline with ongoing training and mentorship.

Join a training-led, fast-moving environment with opportunity to progress from year two, and earn commission on top of a £35,000 base salary as you build long-term client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Identify and engage prospective SME clients through outbound calls, email campaigns, and in person interactions
• Research local companies to understand their operations and potential shipping requirements
• Generate interest and book initial meetings to explore opportunities further
• Conduct discovery conversations to uncover supply chain challenges and inefficiencies
• Recommend tailored shipping solutions that deliver both financial and operational benefits
• Present proposals in a clear, commercially focused manner
• Take part in ongoing training including coaching sessions, roleplay exercises, and real world selling scenarios
• Build and manage your own pipeline, tracking activity and progress toward targets
• Close new business with support from experienced mentors and sales leaders
• Support newly won clients to ensure a smooth onboarding experience
• Strengthen relationships to drive repeat business and long term account growth
• Continuously refine your approach with guidance from dedicated coaches

Job description

Business Development Executive - Luton

Looking to kick-start or accelerate a career in sales within a fast-moving, globally connected industry? This Business Development Executive role offers the chance to join a supportive, training-led environment where you’ll develop into a high-performing sales professional. Working with a leading logistics provider, you’ll help SMEs unlock smarter, more cost-effective shipping solutions, while gaining hands-on experience across the full sales cycle. With access to major international carriers, you’ll be offering real value to customers from day one.

Your Day to Day

New Business Outreach

• Identify and engage prospective SME clients through outbound calls, email campaigns, and in person interactions


• Research local companies to understand their operations and potential shipping requirements


• Generate interest and book initial meetings to explore opportunities further

Understanding Customer Needs

• Conduct discovery conversations to uncover supply chain challenges and inefficiencies


• Recommend tailored shipping solutions that deliver both financial and operational benefits


• Present proposals in a clear, commercially focused manner

Sales Development & Deal Closing

• Take part in ongoing training including coaching sessions, roleplay exercises, and real world selling scenarios


• Build and manage your own pipeline, tracking activity and progress toward targets


• Close new business with support from experienced mentors and sales leaders

Account Development

• Support newly won clients to ensure a smooth onboarding experience


• Strengthen relationships to drive repeat business and long term account growth


• Continuously refine your approach with guidance from dedicated coaches

What You’ll Get

• £35,000 basic salary with uncapped commission potential


• Comprehensive onboarding and structured sales training


• Clear progression opportunities from year two onwards


• Significant long term earning potential as your portfolio grows