Business Development Representative - Entry Level

Cornerstone Global Partners; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 23,400 - 28,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Work Schedule

Competitive Pay

Unlimited Growth Potential

Training from successful entrepreneurs

Job summary

A fast-growing startup based in Manchester is looking for a Business Development Representative to start their career in a dynamic and innovative environment. This entry-level role offers a hybrid working schedule, competitive pay of over £26,000 with uncapped commission, and significant growth potential as the company expands. Candidates should be recent graduates with a passion for sales and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate ready to launch a career in business development.
• 0 to 3 years of sales experience (B2B experience is a plus but not required).
• Excellent communication, self-driven, with an entrepreneurial spirit and passion for growth.

Responsibilities

• Proactively generate appointments through outbound prospecting.
• Work closely with sales and marketing teams to uncover new business leads.
• Learn and apply strong selling and influencing techniques to engage prospective clients.
• Meet weekly goals, including making 60+ prospecting calls per day to develop a client base.

Skills

Excellent communication

Self-driven

Entrepreneurial spirit

Sales techniques

Education

Recent graduate

Job description

Business Development Representative - Entry Level

*** This position is only available to UK citizens located in Manchester ***

Location: Manchester, England (Hybrid, Tue/Wed/Thur Office)

Working Hours: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM or 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM UK time (Half-day Fridays)

About the Job

Are you a recent graduate or an awesome personality looking to kick‑start your career in a fast‑growing startup? Join Cornerstone Talent Solutions Americas, we have a client who is launching their UK‑based team, playing a pivotal role in developing the U.S. market. They are disrupting the recruitment industry and are looking for motivated individuals to help drive the growth. This is an exciting opportunity for exponential career development as the company scales rapidly.

In this role, you’ll work closely with sales and marketing to generate new leads and cultivate relationships with U.S. clients. You’ll enjoy a hybrid working schedule and the benefit of half‑day Fridays, all while gaining invaluable experience in a dynamic and innovative environment.

Why Join Us?

• Hybrid Work Schedule: Enjoy a balance of remote and in‑office work, plus half‑day Fridays to start your weekends early.
• Competitive Pay: £26,000+ and uncapped commission
• Unlimited Growth Potential: With rapid company growth, there’s no limit to where this opportunity could take you.
• Be part of a fast‑paced, innovative team where your ideas and contributions will be highly valued.
• High‑value proposition: The best salespeople also need the best product/service. We are disrupting a market with a compelling offer.
• American Market – Sell into a higher value market with larger budgets and the preexisting interest in all things British, including YOU
• The American Dream: Perhaps your desire is to live in the US or South America. We are offering a life‑changing relocation for successful BDRs after 12 months of success.
• Tools: Benefit from the best tech stack in prospecting, email, LinkedIn Outreach, and dialer for 10X results against traditional methods.
• Training: Learn from successful entrepreneurs to sell like a pro and create a business.

Responsibilities

• Proactively generate appointments through outbound prospecting.
• Work closely with sales and marketing teams to uncover new business leads.
• Learn and apply strong selling and influencing techniques to engage prospective clients.
• Meet weekly goals, including making 60+ prospecting calls per day to develop a client base.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate ready to launch a career in business development.
• 0 to 3 years of sales experience (B2B experience is a plus but not required).
• Excellent communication, self‑driven, with an entrepreneurial spirit and passion for growth.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Business Development, Administrative, and Consulting
• Industries: Staffing and Recruiting, Human Resources Services, and Outsourcing and Offshoring Consulting