Business Development Representative (Former Athletes and Veterans)

Shift Group; North East; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading career transition platform is seeking a Business Development Representative in the UK. This role is ideal for former athletes and veterans looking to leverage their skills in a dynamic business environment. Responsibilities include developing new business, managing client relationships, and contributing to market analysis. The candidate will benefit from a supportive network and training aimed at successful career transitions.

Qualifications

• College, professional, or Olympic athletes preferred.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Proficient in English.

Responsibilities

• Develop new business opportunities.
• Conduct account research and prospecting.
• Maintain CRM updates.
• Manage relationships and generate market intelligence.

Skills

Resilience

Leadership

Pressure Management

Education

College/Pro/Olympic background

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.