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 include:
- 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
This is an excellent opportunity for graduates looking to gain valuable commercial experience and develop a successful career in a fast-paced, rewarding environment.
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.
Ideal candidates will be:
- 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.
If you're a graduate looking for a career where your progression is based on performance, your earnings are uncapped, and your development is fully supported, we'd love to hear from you.