Graduate Business Development Executive

Prime; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global firm in commercial real estate finance is seeking individuals to launch their sales careers. Offering a base salary of £25,000 and realistic earnings of £50K+ in the first year, this role provides full training and a clear promotion path. The ideal candidates are confident communicators, recent graduates eager to succeed, and team players looking for rapid growth. This is an exciting opportunity to thrive in a supportive and award-winning workplace culture.

Benefits

Uncapped commission

Unlimited holiday allowance

Company holidays

Weekly mentoring and structured development support

Qualifications

• Confident communicators who enjoy speaking with people.
• Ambitious, money-motivated individuals looking to grow quickly.
• Resilient self-starters who aren’t afraid of targets.

Responsibilities

• Learning how commercial real estate finance works.
• Contacting senior decision-makers across the UK.
• Managing warm inbound leads and outbound outreach.

Skills

Confident communicator

Ambitious

Resilient self-starter

Competitive team player

Education

Recent graduates (any degree background)

Job description

Job Description

Want to launch your sales career working with brands like Sky, McLaren, Ryanair, Kellogg’s, and Ralph Lauren? Curious how global companies unlock billions in tax savings through commercial real estate finance? If you're ambitious, driven, and ready to earn big—this could be your perfect next move.

This is your chance to break into one of the world’s most valuable and resilient industries: commercial real estate finance. No experience needed—just energy, confidence, and a hunger to succeed.

This global firm has helped clients save over £4 billion in taxes. With offices in 80+ countries, they’re a trusted name in the industry—partnering with world-leading brands. They’re also widely recognised for their award-winning culture, with multiple accolades for employee wellbeing, flexibility, and workplace excellence. (Think: 'Best Places to Work' and industry-leading employee satisfaction ratings.) Most of their managers began in this exact role—so fast progression isn’t just possible, it’s expected.

What’s On Offer

• £25,000 base salary
• Uncapped commission — realistic £50K+ earnings in Year 1
• Clear promotion path to Business Development Manager within 6 months (new base: £30K+)
• Unlimited holiday allowance
• Full internal and external sales training from day one
• Weekly mentoring and structured development support
• Company holidays, regular team socials, and bonus incentives
• High-energy, supportive office environment with a real team spirit
• Join an award-winning workplace celebrated for culture, flexibility, and employee growth

What You’ll Be Doing

• Learning how commercial real estate finance works—no prior knowledge needed
• Contacting senior decision-makers across the UK
• Reaching out via phone, LinkedIn, and email
• Managing warm inbound leads and outbound outreach
• Booking qualified meetings for senior consultants
• Working toward sales targets with support, feedback, and ongoing training

Who This Role Is Perfect For

• Recent graduates (from any degree background)
• Confident communicators who enjoy speaking with people
• Ambitious, money-motivated individuals looking to grow quickly
• Resilient self-starters who aren’t afraid of targets
• Competitive team players who want to be rewarded for their success

Start dates available this summer — so if you're ready to get going, apply today.

Know someone who’d be a great fit? There’s a £250 referral bonus if they’re hired!