Business Development Representative (Former Athletes and Veterans)

JR United Kingdom; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Business Development Representative in the West Midlands, focusing on hiring former athletes and veterans. The successful candidate will engage in new business development, relationship management, and maintaining performance metrics, playing a key role in helping elite talents transition to impactful careers.

Qualifications

• Preferred candidates include College, Pro, and Olympic Athletes or Veterans.
• Strong ability to work under pressure is essential.

Responsibilities

• Focus on new business development through account research and prospecting.
• Maintain and update CRM systems.
• Build and manage client relationships while tracking performance metrics.

Skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

College/Pro/Olympic Athletes or Veterans preferred

Job description

Job Title: Business Development Representative (Former Athletes and Veterans), West Midlands

Client:

Shift Group

Location:

West Midlands, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

7

Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

Job Description:

About the job

Business Development Representative

Location: United Kingdom

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

Key Responsibilities:

1. New Business Development
2. Account Research and Prospecting
3. Keeping CRM up to Date
4. Relationship Building & Management
5. Performance Metrics & Tracking

About Shift Group

Shift Group is a 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.

Why Us?

As former NCAA D1 and professional athletes, as well as military veterans, we understand the transition process. Our Unlock program offers training, mentorship, and a network to accelerate careers in sales, strategy, finance, product, and operations.

Qualifications:

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

Additional Information

Shift Group collaborates with numerous companies seeking to hire former athletes and veterans. Joining our program allows exploration of multiple opportunities beyond this posting.

Shift Group provides equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination or harassment based on any protected characteristic.