Business Development Representative ((HF)

Posted 6 hours 23 minutes ago by Flourish

Permanent
Full Time
University and College Jobs
London, United Kingdom
Job Description
Business Development Representative HF)

Graduate Business Development Representative, Location: Reading, Berkshire (Office-Based, 5 Days Per Week).

Salary: £35,000 Basic Salary + Uncapped Commission (£70,000 £80,000+ OTE).

Graduate Opportunity Full Sales Training Clear Progression Pathway Lifetime Commission.

Looking to kick start your career after university? Are you a recent graduate looking for a role that offers structured training, genuine progression opportunities, and the chance to earn exceptional money early in your career? We're hiring ambitious graduates to join a growing international business as Graduate Business Development Representatives.

This is an opportunity to develop the skills, confidence, and commercial experience needed to build a successful long term career in sales. You'll receive comprehensive training, ongoing coaching, and the support needed to become a high performing sales professional.

This role is designed for graduates and early career professionals. It is not aimed at experienced sales professionals with several years of industry experience.

Instead, we're looking for individuals with strong communication skills, a positive attitude, and a genuine desire to learn, develop, and succeed.

The Opportunity

As a Graduate Business Development Representative, you'll play a key role in driving business growth by identifying and engaging potential customers.

Responsibilities
  • Researching and identifying prospective business customers
  • Conducting outbound calls, emails, and LinkedIn outreach
  • Building relationships with senior decision makers
  • Qualifying opportunities and understanding customer needs
  • Generating new business opportunities for the wider sales team
  • Learning consultative sales and business development techniques
  • Managing your own pipeline and activity levels
  • Working towards individual and team performance targets
What You'll Receive
  • £35,000 starting salary
  • Uncapped commission structure
  • Realistic first year earnings of £70,000 £80,000+
  • Lifetime commission on accounts brought into the business
  • Structured onboarding and graduate training programme
  • Ongoing coaching, mentorship, and professional development
  • Clear progression opportunities based on performance
  • Team socials, incentives, and company events
  • The opportunity to build a long term career within a growing international organisation
What We're Looking For

We're interested in potential, attitude, and ambition rather than extensive sales experience.

  • Recent graduates or individuals at the beginning of their careers
  • Ambitious and motivated by career progression
  • Confident communicators who enjoy speaking with people
  • Resilient, driven, and target oriented
  • Eager to learn and develop professionally
  • Competitive with a strong work ethic
  • Organised and proactive in their approach

Previous experience in customer service, hospitality, retail, sports, events, fundraising, or leadership positions is advantageous but not essential.

Please note this is a full time office based role in Reading, requiring attendance in the office five days per week.

We believe that diversity makes us stronger and more innovative. We warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.