Trainee Business Development Manager: Launch Your Leasing Career

Adam Curtis Specialist Automotive Recruitment Consultancy Ltd; Basildon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training program

Career progression

Networking events

Holiday entitlement 23 days + BH

Job summary

Adam Curtis Specialist Automotive Recruitment Consultancy Ltd is seeking a driven and ambitious Trainee Business Development Manager in Basildon. The role offers a £25,000 basic salary with £35,000–£40,000 OTE in Year 1, and a clear path from trainee to a full Business Development position.

You'll undergo 9–12 months of structured training, attend networking events, and gain client-facing exposure while progressing toward a long-term career in Leasing and Business Development.

Qualifications

• Personality and attitude are key; experience not essential.
• Interest in Leasing and Business Development.
• Willingness to learn and progress.

Responsibilities

• Learn how to identify and develop new business opportunities.
• Support the team with sales, prospecting and business development activity.
• Assist with preparing, submitting and following up quotations.
• Communicate with customers professionally via telephone, email and face-to-face.
• Attend networking events alongside experienced team members.
• Attend client meetings and visits to understand relationship management.
• Shadow experienced Business Development professionals to learn sales and networking techniques.
• Support day-to-day sales and marketing activity.

Skills

Driven

Energetic

Ambitious

People skills

Communication skills

Team player

Organised

Sales mindset

Job description

Adam Curtis Specialist Automotive Recruitment Consultancy Ltd is seeking a driven and ambitious Trainee Business Development Manager in Basildon. The role offers a £25,000 basic salary with £35,000–£40,000 OTE in Year 1, and a clear path from trainee to a full Business Development position.

You'll undergo 9–12 months of structured training, attend networking events, and gain client-facing exposure while progressing toward a long-term career in Leasing and Business Development.