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Business Development Representative (Former Athletes and Veterans)

Shift Group

Manchester

On-site

GBP 25,000 - 45,000

Full time

26 days ago

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Job summary

A leading career transition platform is seeking a Business Development Representative to drive growth and manage client relationships. This role emphasizes new business development, market intelligence, and the potential for recent athletes or veterans to leverage their skills in a corporate setting. The position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the success of a supportive platform aimed at empowering elite talent in their career transitions.

Qualifications

  • Preferred candidates include College/Pro/Olympic athletes or veterans.
  • Must be able to work well under pressure.
  • Fluency in English is required.

Responsibilities

  • Drive new business development activities.
  • Conduct account research and prospecting.
  • Manage and maintain CRM systems effectively.
  • Build and manage relationships with clients.
  • Gather market intelligence and provide analysis.
  • Track performance metrics to assess success.

Skills

Ability to work under pressure
Proficient in English

Education

College/Pro/Olympic Athletes or Veterans preferred

Job description

About the job

Business Development Representative

United Kingdom

*This posting was created on behalf of one of Shift Group's clients

Key Responsibilities

  • New Business Development
  • Account Research and Prospecting
  • Keeping CRM up to Date
  • Relationship Building & Management
  • Market Intelligence & Analysis
  • Performance Metrics & Tracking

What is Shift Group?

Shift Group is the go-to career transition platform for elite former athletes and military veterans. We help top-tier talent translate their skills-discipline, resilience, and leadership-into high-impact careers.

With our proven training and coaching, candidates gain the industry knowledge and professional acumen needed to thrive in roles across sales, strategy, finance, product, and operations.

Why Us?

We've been in your shoes. As former NCAA D1 and professional athletes, as well as military veterans, we know what it takes to transition successfully into business. Our Unlock program goes beyond job placement-it equips candidates with real-world training, expert mentorship, and a powerful network to accelerate their careers.

Hiring partners trust Shift Group because we deliver coachable, driven professionals who are ready to make an impact from day one.

Qualifications

  • College/Pro/Olympic Athletes or Veterans preferred
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Proficient in English

Why can't I see the name of the company?

Shift Group works with hundreds of companies specifically looking to hire former athletes and veterans, so there are actually a large range of opportunities beyond this job posting! Once you join Shift Group, you will enter our process and be able to explore all opportunities

*Shift Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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