Business Development Executive

Role overview

This position is with a rapidly expanding SaaS company serving major brands such as JD Sports, Adidas, Sephora, Footasylum and Harvey Nichols. The team is looking for a Sales Development Representative who can act as the first touchpoint for prospective customers and help create new sales opportunities across retail, fashion, distribution, manufacturing, homewares and related sectors.

The platform brings product information, supplier details, digital assets and ecommerce content together in one place. It is designed to help businesses release products more quickly, improve data quality, simplify day-to-day operations and deliver stronger experiences across multiple sales channels.

This is a high-growth opportunity in tech sales, offering meaningful responsibility from the outset and exposure to international clients and markets.

Package highlights

• Manchester city centre location
• Base salary between £25,000 and £30,000
• Uncapped commission with on-target earnings of £45,000
• Sector: software, technology and SaaS
• International client exposure across the UK, Europe and North America

Why this role stands out

• The business has strong financial backing, having secured substantial investment across multiple funding rounds, including a recent strategic round to support growth and overseas expansion.
• It has earned recognition for innovation, growth and international achievement within the technology space.
• You will work with customers in the UK, the US and Europe, contributing to expansion in major global markets.
• The customer base spans retail, fashion, beauty, homewares, manufacturing, construction, distribution and ecommerce.
• The product addresses practical business needs by improving how companies manage product data, supplier information and digital content, helping them launch faster and perform better online.
• Employees receive strong training, coaching and real ownership, creating a fast track for career development.
• Clear progression routes are available into pre-sales, account management or closing-focused roles.

What you will do

• Contact prospective customers by phone, email and LinkedIn to start new commercial conversations.
• Develop and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified opportunities across target sectors.
• Arrange high-quality meetings that support sales team performance.
• Learn from experienced mentors and build practical SaaS sales capability quickly.
• Work on live business challenges and contribute to growth results.
• Build knowledge of ecommerce, retail and digital transformation trends across multiple industries.

Who should apply

• Motivated graduates who are eager to succeed in a fast-moving environment.
• Strong communicators who enjoy engaging with people and forming professional relationships.
• Resilient self-starters who can respond well to setbacks and keep improving.
• Applicants with experience in buying, merchandising, retail, ecommerce or customer-facing roles are encouraged to apply.
• A degree is useful, but attitude, drive and energy are the most important qualities.

Additional information

This opportunity is positioned as a career accelerator for someone who wants to earn well, progress quickly and build a future in SaaS sales while working with well-known global brands.

No separate vacancy count, start date, application deadline, internship duration or paid/unpaid stipend details were provided.