Job description

Role overview

This is a full-time graduate sales role based in Manchester for someone eager to begin a career in business development. The position suits a driven, commercially minded graduate who wants to contribute in an early-stage startup where each team member has a visible impact on growth.

About the team

You would be joining a small, fast-moving company operating in a high-growth environment. The role offers the opportunity to help shape the company’s growth approach from the start and gain exposure across several parts of the business.

What you will be doing

Finding and developing new business opportunities through research and outreach.
Contacting prospective customers by email, LinkedIn, and phone.
Assessing lead quality and arranging meetings for the sales team.
Working with the marketing and product teams to improve how the company communicates its message.
Building a practical understanding of B2B sales in a rapidly growing startup setting.

Candidate profile

You should be a recent graduate from any discipline with a genuine interest in sales or business development.
Strong verbal and written communication skills are important, along with a curious mindset.
The role calls for drive, persistence, and comfort with learning at speed.
You should be self-motivated and able to work well in a startup environment.
Interest in technology or startups is an advantage.
No prior work experience is required.

What the employer offers

Comprehensive training and guidance from experienced founders and sales leaders.
Clear opportunities to progress quickly within a growing business.
Broad exposure to sales, marketing, product, and other areas of the company.
A collaborative, enjoyable, and flexible workplace.
A competitive base salary with performance-related incentives.

Additional information

Location: Manchester. Employment type: Full-time. The role is intended for candidates ready to start building a career in sales from the ground up.

Graduate Business Development Representative (BDR)