Business Development Trainee

TalentCatch; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Training

Personalised Coaching

Career Progression

Travel Opportunities

Company Events & Team Days

Professional Networking

Skills Workshops

Recognition & Rewards

Supportive Team Culture

Job summary

TalentCatch in Liverpool is seeking a Business Development Trainee – Entry Level to join our expanding team. This full-time role offers hands-on experience in sales, marketing and customer engagement, with no prior experience required and full training provided.

You will work across campaigns, develop communication and commercial skills, and learn how to identify opportunities, engage customers and support growth.

Qualifications

• No prior business development or sales experience required.
• Enthusiasm, ambition and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Identify potential customers and contribute to business growth.
• Build relationships, communicate product benefits and deliver positive customer experiences.
• Support direct marketing campaigns, customer acquisition and promotional activities.
• Understand business targets and performance indicators.

Job description

Business Development Trainee – Entry Level

Location: Liverpool

Job Type: Full-Time

Experience: No Previous Experience Required | Full Training Provided

Discover the Commercial Side of Business. Build Skills That Open Doors.

Business development is about more than generating sales. It's about recognising opportunities, understanding customers and finding ways to help businesses grow.

We're looking for motivated individuals to join our Liverpool team as Business Development Trainees, gaining hands-on experience in sales, marketing, customer acquisition and commercial operations.

You’ll contribute to active campaigns, learn how businesses attract new customers and develop valuable communication and commercial skills.

Responsibilities of a Business Development Trainee

You’ll gain practical experience across different areas of business development, supported by training and experienced colleagues.

• Business Opportunities: Identify potential customers, understand market needs and contribute to business growth.


• Customer Engagement: Build relationships, communicate product benefits and deliver positive customer experiences.


• Sales & Marketing: Support direct marketing campaigns, customer acquisition and promotional activities.


• Commercial Awareness: Understand business targets, performance indicators and the factors driving growth.


• Communication & Negotiation: Develop confidence in presenting, handling objections and negotiating.


• Campaign Coordination: Collaborate with colleagues, share customer insights and improve campaign performance.


• Professional Development: Build skills to take on greater responsibilities in business development and team coordination.

What We Offer Our Business Development Trainees

We offer practical career development alongside a supportive, engaging team environment.

• Comprehensive Training: Hands-on learning in sales, marketing and business development.


• Personalised Coaching: Ongoing mentoring, guidance and regular feedback.


• Career Progression: Opportunities to develop into senior business development and leadership roles.


• Travel Opportunities: Potential to attend business events, training programmes and networking activities.


• Company Events & Team Days: Regular team outings, social activities and company events.


• Professional Networking: Connect with experienced professionals and expand your business network.


• Skills Workshops: Develop communication, negotiation, commercial and leadership skills.


• Recognition & Rewards: An environment where achievements, initiative and performance are valued.


• Supportive Team Culture: Work with ambitious colleagues who encourage collaboration and growth.

Could This Be the Right Fit for You?

Previous business experience isn't essential. We're looking for individuals with enthusiasm, ambition and a willingness to learn.

We're particularly interested in applicants who:

• Enjoy meeting people and building professional relationships


• Have strong communication and interpersonal skills


• Are motivated by goals and personal development


• Show initiative, adaptability and a positive attitude


• Work well independently and within a team


• Have an interest in sales, marketing or business growth


• Want to develop new skills and explore long-term career opportunities

No previous business development or sales experience is required. We welcome recent graduates, career changers and applicants from retail, hospitality or customer service backgrounds.

Ready to Build Your Career in Liverpool?

As a Business Development Trainee, you'll gain practical commercial experience, contribute to business growth and develop skills that support long-term career progression.

If you're motivated to learn, take on new challenges and explore a future in business development, we'd love to hear from you.