Business Development Trainee | London | Full-Time | Entry Level
We're looking for an ambitious and enthusiastic Business Development Trainee to join our growing team in London.
This is an exciting customer-facing entry-level opportunity for someone who wants to build a career in business development, sales, and client relationships. You'll gain practical experience engaging with customers, identifying opportunities, supporting business growth, and learning how successful commercial teams operate.
No extensive experience is required. We value communication skills, ambition, a positive attitude, and a genuine willingness to learn. You'll receive structured training, ongoing coaching, and the opportunity to take on greater responsibility as you develop.
Your Responsibilities
As a Business Development Trainee, you'll:
- Engage directly with customers and prospective clients in a professional manner.
- Build positive relationships and understand customer and business needs.
- Introduce products, services, and business solutions to potential customers.
- Identify new business opportunities and support lead-generation activities.
- Assist with customer acquisition and business development campaigns.
- Follow up with prospective customers and maintain professional communication.
- Support senior team members with day-to-day business development activities.
- Maintain accurate records of customer interactions and opportunities.
- Participate in training, coaching, team meetings, and development sessions.
- Work toward individual and team performance objectives.
- Represent the company professionally across customer-facing activities.
- Take on increasing responsibility as your commercial knowledge and confidence develop.
We're Looking For Someone Who Is
- Confident, approachable, and comfortable communicating with customers.
- Ambitious and motivated to build a long-term career.
- Positive, enthusiastic, and eager to learn.
- A strong communicator with good interpersonal skills.
- Organised, reliable, and professional.
- Comfortable working toward goals and performance targets.
- A proactive team player who is willing to take initiative.
- Interested in business development, sales, customer engagement, or account management.
Previous experience in sales, retail, hospitality, customer service, events, marketing, or other customer-facing roles is beneficial but not essential, as full training will be provided.
What You'll Receive
- Full business development and customer engagement training.
- Ongoing coaching and professional development.
- A clear progression structure based on performance and development.
- Opportunities to progress into Business Development Executive, Senior Business Development, Team Leader, and Management positions.
- Practical experience in sales, communication, relationship management, and commercial development.
- Recognition and reward programmes.
- Opportunities to learn directly from experienced professionals.
- A supportive, collaborative, and growth-focused working environment.
Why Join Us?
This role is designed for people who want to build a career, not simply find their next job.
You'll start by learning the fundamentals of customer engagement and business development, then gradually take on more responsibility as your skills and confidence grow. With structured training and clear opportunities for progression, you'll be able to see where your hard work and potential can take you.
If you're ambitious, enjoy meeting people, and want to develop the commercial and leadership skills needed for a successful career, this is a great place to start.
Apply Today
If you're ready to begin your career in business development, gain valuable customer-facing experience, and work toward future leadership opportunities, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now to be considered for the Business Development Trainee position in London.
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Hiring decisions are made based on skills, qualifications, and business needs.
Pay: £14.00-£16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- Are you comfortable working in a customer-facing role, communicating directly with customers, and representing the company professionally?
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
