Business Development Representative (HF1372998)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped commission

Structured onboarding and training

Clear progression pathways

Mentorship and coaching

Job summary

Apprentify is seeking a Graduate Business Development Representative in Reading. You will engage potential customers, qualify opportunities, and build relationships with senior decision-makers while receiving structured graduate training and ongoing coaching.

Starting salary is £35,000 with uncapped commissions and a realistic first-year earnings of £50,000+. The role is office-based, five days per week, with clear progression within a growing international organisation.

Qualifications

• Recent graduates or individuals at the beginning of their careers.
• No extensive sales experience required.
• Strong communication skills and a positive attitude.
• Eagerness to learn, develop, and succeed.

Responsibilities

• Researching and identifying prospective business customers
• Conducting outbound calls, emails, and LinkedIn outreach
• Building relationships with senior decision-makers
• Qualifying opportunities and understanding customer needs
• Generating new business opportunities for the wider sales team
• Learning consultative sales and business development techniques
• Managing your own pipeline and activity levels
• Working towards individual and team performance targets

Skills

Communication skills

Ambition

Confidence

Organization

Education

Graduate or recent graduate

Job description

Graduate Business Development Representative Location: Reading, Berkshire (Office-Based, 5 Days Per Week)

Salary: £35,000 Basic Salary + Uncapped Commission (£35,000+ OTE)

Graduate Opportunity | Full Sales Training | Clear Progression Pathway | Lifetime Commission

Looking to kick-start your career after university? Are you a recent graduate looking for a role that offers structured training, genuine progression opportunities, and the chance to earn exceptional money early in your career?

We're hiring ambitious graduates to join a growing international business as Graduate Business Development Representatives.

This is an opportunity to develop the skills, confidence, and commercial experience needed to build a successful long-term career in sales. You'll receive comprehensive training, ongoing coaching, and the support needed to become a high-performing sales professional.

This role is designed for graduates and early-career professionals. It is not aimed at experienced sales professionals with several years of industry experience.

Instead, we're looking for individuals with strong communication skills, a positive attitude, and a genuine desire to learn, develop, and succeed.

The Opportunity As a Graduate Business Development Representative, you'll play a key role in driving business growth by identifying and engaging potential customers.

Responsibilities Include

• Researching and identifying prospective business customers
• Conducting outbound calls, emails, and LinkedIn outreach
• Building relationships with senior decision-makers
• Qualifying opportunities and understanding customer needs
• Generating new business opportunities for the wider sales team
• Learning consultative sales and business development techniques
• Managing your own pipeline and activity levels
• Working towards individual and team performance targets

This is an excellent opportunity for graduates looking to gain valuable commercial experience and develop a successful career in a fast-paced, rewarding environment.

What You'll Receive

• £35,000 starting salary
• Uncapped commission structure
• Realistic first-year earnings of £50,000+
• Lifetime commission on accounts brought into the business
• Structured onboarding and graduate training programme
• Ongoing coaching, mentorship, and professional development
• Clear progression opportunities based on performance
• Team socials, incentives, and company events
• The opportunity to build a long-term career within a growing international organisation

What We're Looking For

We're interested in potential, attitude, and ambition rather than extensive sales experience.

Ideal Candidates Will Be

• Recent graduates or individuals at the beginning of their careers
• Ambitious and motivated by career progression
• Confident communicators who enjoy speaking with people
• Resilient, driven, and target-oriented
• Eager to learn and develop professionally
• Competitive with a strong work ethic
• Organised and proactive in their approach

Previous experience in customer service, hospitality, retail, sports, events, fundraising, or leadership positions is advantageous but not essential.

Please Note This is a full‑time office‑based role in Reading, requiring attendance in the office five days per week.

If you're a graduate looking for a career where your progression is based on performance, your earnings are uncapped, and your development is fully supported, we'd love to hear from you.

We believe that diversity makes us stronger and more innovative. We warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.