Business Development Representative

Our client is a globally recognised, award-winning organisation operating at the forefront of digital education and workforce transformation. With a strong international presence and partnerships across enterprise and public sector organisations, they are a market leader in delivering cutting-edge, tech-enabled training solutions in data, technology, finance and procurement.

Due to continued growth across their tech-focused division, they are now looking for a Business Development Representative to play a key role in driving new business opportunities. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious, motivated individual looking to break into a high-growth, future-focused industry with clear progression into senior sales roles.

This is a hybrid position, with an expectation to attend the London office twice per week, alongside occasional travel to industry events and team meet-ups.

Responsibilities

• Proactively identify and generate new business opportunities through outbound sales activity (cold calling, email campaigns, LinkedIn outreach)
• Conduct outreach to engage prospective clients and build a strong sales pipeline
• Qualify inbound and outbound leads, identifying client needs and matching them with relevant digital learning solutions
• Book and schedule discovery calls and product demos for senior sales colleagues
• Research target organisations and key decision-makers across HR, L&D and technical teams
• Collaborate closely with marketing to follow up on campaigns, webinars and events
• Support and attend industry events, conferences and networking opportunities
• Maintain accurate CRM records, ensuring all activity and pipeline data is up to date
• Track and report on key performance metrics including calls, meetings booked and conversion rates
• Stay informed on trends within data, AI, and technology to enhance client conversations

The Successful Candidate

• Previous experience in a sales, business development, or customer-facing role is desirable but not essential
• Graduates are encouraged to apply
• Confident communicator with strong verbal and written skills
• Resilient, positive, and comfortable working in a high-activity outbound environment
• Highly motivated with a proactive mindset
• Interest in technology, edtech, digital transformation, or the education/training sector
• Experience with CRM systems (e.g. Salesforce) or sales tools is advantageous
• Commutable to London twice per week

The Business Development Representative Package

• Basic salary up to £30,500
• £10-£20k OTE (uncapped)
• Hybrid role, expectation 2 days per week in London office (travel and lunch expenses covered when visiting office)
• Clear progression pathway into senior sales or account management roles
• Ongoing training and development within a high-growth tech sector
• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Private Medical Insurance
• Enhanced Maternity, Adoption, Shared Parental and Paternity Pay Schemes
• Staff discount scheme, including gym membership