Entry Level Business Development Executive (HF136168121)

Apprentify; Leeds; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training program

Career progression

Award-winning AI company

Job summary

Apprentify in Leeds is seeking an Entry Level Business Development Representative to drive new business opportunities in a fast-growing SaaS environment. You will engage prospects via phone, email and LinkedIn, qualify leads, and book meetings as part of the front line of the sales process.

With base £28,000-£30,000 and uncapped OTE £16,000-£25,000, you'll receive comprehensive training, supportive leadership, and a clear path to progression into closing roles as you develop your career in tech

Qualifications

• Experience working toward targets, KPIs, or performance metrics.
• Ambition and communication skills with resilience and drive.
• Interest in starting a career in SaaS sales; prior SaaS experience not required.

Responsibilities

• Prospecting and identifying new business opportunities.
• Reaching out to potential customers via phone, email and LinkedIn.
• Building relationships with key decision-makers.
• Qualifying opportunities and booking meetings.
• Managing and developing your own sales pipeline.
• Learning how to navigate complex B2B sales environments.

Skills

SaaS sales

Prospecting

Lead generation

Relationship building

Communication

LinkedIn outreach

Tools

LinkedIn

CRM tools

Job description

Entry Level Business Development Representative (BDR) Leeds | £28,000-£30,000 Base Salary + £16,000-£25,000 OTE

Are you ambitious, competitive, and looking for a career where your hard work directly impacts your progression and earnings?

Have you worked towards targets before and enjoyed the challenge of achieving goals?

Want to break into SaaS sales with an award-winning AI business that's growing rapidly and investing heavily in its future?

We're working with a high-growth technology company based in Leeds that is transforming how businesses use AI to drive commercial success. Their platform helps clients achieve an average 8:1 return on investment, they've recently received industry recognition for their innovative use of AI, and generated over £3.5 million in revenue last year alone.

Backed by private equity and with ambitious growth plans for the coming years, they're looking to invest in the next generation of sales talent.

The Role As a Business Development Representative, you'll sit at the front end of the sales process, responsible for identifying and engaging potential clients, building relationships with decision-makers, and generating new business opportunities.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career in SaaS sales. You'll receive hands‑on training, work closely with experienced commercial leaders, and gain exposure to every stage of the sales cycle.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Prospecting and identifying new business opportunities
• Reaching out to potential customers via phone, email and LinkedIn
• Building relationships with key decision-makers
• Qualifying opportunities and booking meetings
• Managing and developing your own sales pipeline
• Learning how to navigate complex B2B sales environments

Whilst this role focuses on new business generation, there is a clear progression path in place. The long-term goal is to develop you into a closing salesperson, with opportunities to take ownership of deals as you progress through the business.

Who We're Looking For

Previous SaaS sales experience isn't essential.

What is important is that you've demonstrated success in an environment where you've worked towards targets, KPIs, goals or performance metrics.

You May Currently Be

• Working in recruitment and looking for a more sales-focused career
• Coming from retail, hospitality, estate agency or customer service
• A graduate with strong extracurricular achievements or leadership experience
• Working in another target-driven role and eager to move into technology sales

We're looking for people who are:

• Ambitious and motivated by progression
• Confident communicators who enjoy building relationships
• Resilient and comfortable stepping outside their comfort zone
• Competitive and driven to achieve results
• Eager to learn and build a long-term sales career

What's On Offer?

• £28,000-£30,000 base salary
• £16,000-£25,000 uncapped OTE
• Full training and development programme
• Clear progression into a closing sales role
• Opportunity to join an award-winning AI business
• PE-backed company with exciting growth ambitions
• Exposure to one of the fastest-growing sectors in technology
• Collaborative and high-performing team environment

This role is ideal for someone who has already shown they can perform against targets and is now looking for an opportunity where that drive can be channelled into a successful career in SaaS sales. With structured development, genuine progression opportunities and a market-leading product, it's an excellent platform for someone looking to accelerate your career.