Graduate Business Development & Sales Associate

Moon Moments; Manchester; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training

Mentorship

Progression opportunities

Commission-based earnings

Job summary

Moon Moments is seeking a Graduate Business Development & Sales Associate in Manchester for a full-time, immediate-start role. You will engage with the public in community spaces, representing charity campaigns and building awareness while gaining commercial experience.

No prior sales experience is required; you'll receive structured training, mentorship, and a clear path to progression through performance. A four-week probation applies with uncapped commission, based on results.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate entering a commercial role.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Willingness to learn and be coached.

Responsibilities

• Engage with the public through face-to-face conversations.
• Represent nationwide charity campaigns with enthusiasm.
• Raise brand awareness in Manchester communities.
• Build trust and meaningful customer interactions.
• Explain objectives and sign up supporters clearly.
• Support new supporters through a professional process.
• Work toward individual and team performance goals.
• Participate in ongoing coaching and team development.

Skills

Communication

People skills

Self-motivated

Resilience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Graduate Business Development & Sales Associate

Manchester | Full-Time | Immediate Start Available

Ready to turn your degree into a rewarding career in business development and sales?

Moon Moments is a recruitment and talent acquisition partner recruiting on behalf of an expanding client in Manchester. We're currently looking for an ambitious graduate to join their team as a Graduate Business Development & Sales Associate.

Whether you've recently completed university or you're looking for your first commercial opportunity, this role provides structured training, ongoing mentorship, and the chance to develop valuable experience in business development, sales, customer engagement, and relationship management.

This is a community-based, face-to-face opportunity where you'll engage directly with customers across Manchester, including busy shopping areas, residential communities, and other public spaces where people live, work, and shop. Representing nationally recognised charity campaigns, you'll help raise awareness, build meaningful relationships, and inspire long-term support for worthwhile causes.

No previous sales experience is required. Your attitude, communication skills, and willingness to learn are what matter most.

Why Join?

• Graduate-friendly opportunity with full training provided
• Structured coaching and ongoing professional development
• Work alongside experienced mentors in a supportive team
• Clear progression opportunities based on performance
• Gain valuable commercial experience in business development and sales
• Develop highly transferable communication and leadership skills

About the Role

As a Graduate Business Development & Sales Associate, you'll represent inspiring charity campaigns while developing the skills needed to succeed in a commercial environment.

Every day you'll meet new people, build genuine relationships, increase brand awareness, and help supporters understand how they can make a lasting impact through ongoing charitable giving.

What You'll Be Doing

• Engaging with members of the public through professional face-to-face conversations
• Representing nationally recognised charities with enthusiasm and professionalism
• Raising brand awareness within communities across Manchester
• Building trust and creating meaningful customer interactions
• Explaining campaign objectives and answering questions confidently
• Supporting new supporters through a clear and professional sign-up process
• Working towards individual and team performance goals
• Participating in ongoing coaching, mentoring, and daily team development sessions

Skills You'll Develop

This opportunity is designed to help graduates build practical commercial experience while developing skills that are valued across a wide range of industries.

You'll gain experience in:

• Business development and customer acquisition
• Professional communication and presentation
• Relationship management and customer engagement
• Sales strategy and consultative selling
• Brand awareness and community outreach
• Leadership, teamwork, and performance management

Who We're Looking For

We're looking for graduates who are:

• Motivated to build a long-term career
• Strong communicators with a positive attitude
• Confident speaking with a wide variety of people
• Self-driven, resilient, and eager to learn
• Comfortable working within a customer-facing environment
• Passionate about personal development and making a positive impact

Graduates from all degree disciplines are encouraged to apply. Previous experience in sales, retail, hospitality, customer service, events, or volunteering is beneficial but not essential.

• Total earnings of up to £1,935 per calendar month, made up of a base salary plus uncapped performance-based commission (subject to successful completion of a four-week probationary period).
• Full-time opportunity
• Ongoing coaching and mentoring
• Performance-based progression opportunities