Business Development Executive (HF1372998)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped commission

Strong training and onboarding

Fast progression milestones

Job summary

Apprentify in Milton Keynes is seeking a Business Development Executive to begin a high-earning sales career in the global logistics world, through a world-class development programme that builds industry knowledge and selling confidence.

You will prospect SME clients by phone, email, and face-to-face outreach, research local businesses, secure meetings, and participate in structured sales training with live coaching. There is a clear path to large earnings via uncapped commission.

Responsibilities

• Learn how to prospect new SME clients using phone outreach, email campaigns, and face-to-face engagement.
• Research local businesses and their shipping challenges.
• Secure meetings and introductions for further discovery.
• Understand client supply chain needs and identify how tailored shipping options can save them time and money.
• Present value propositions with clarity, confidence, and commercial awareness.
• Participate in structured sales training including live coaching sessions, roleplays, and real customer scenarios.
• Build pipelines, track progress, and close new accounts under the guidance of experienced coaches.
• Learn how to nurture new accounts, improve client satisfaction, and increase long-term revenue.

Job description

Business Development Executive - Milton Keynes

Are you ambitious, motivated, and excited by the idea of building a high-earning sales career within the global logistics world?

As a Business Development Executive, you'll join a specialised training cohort designed to transform you into a confident sales professional with deep industry knowledge and the ability to support growing businesses with smarter shipping solutions.

Our organisation partners with world-leading carriers, giving our customers access to exceptional international and domestic delivery options. Your role is to help them take advantage of these solutions while learning every stage of the sales cycle through a world-class development programme.

What You'll Do

• Learn how to prospect new SME clients using phone outreach, email campaigns, and face-to-face engagement.
• Research local businesses and their shipping challenges.
• Secure meetings and introductions for further discovery.

Client Discovery & Solution Positioning

• Understand client supply chain needs and identify how tailored shipping options can save them time and money.
• Present value propositions with clarity, confidence, and commercial awareness.

Sales Development & Closing

• Participate in structured sales training including live coaching sessions, roleplays, and real customer scenarios.
• Build pipelines, track progress, and close new accounts under the guidance of experienced coaches.

Account Growth & Ongoing Support

• Learn how to nurture new accounts, improve client satisfaction, and increase long-term revenue.
• Work with dedicated advisors to help refine your approach and maximise your earnings.

Why This Role?

• £35,000 base salary + uncapped commission
• Strong training and onboarding
• Fast progression milestones in year 2 and beyond
• Long-term earning potential far beyond year-one OTE