Business Development Executive Trainee | Croydon | Full-Time | Entry Level
We're looking for an ambitious Business Development Executive Trainee to join our growing team in Croydon.
This is an exciting opportunity to begin your career in business development, sales, and client relationship management. As part of our structured training programme, you'll gain hands-on experience identifying new business opportunities, building client relationships, and supporting business growth while developing the commercial skills needed for long-term success.
Whether you're a recent graduate or looking to start a career in business development, you'll receive comprehensive training, ongoing mentoring, and genuine opportunities to progress into senior business development and management roles.
Your Responsibilities
As a Business Development Executive Trainee, you'll:
- Support business development initiatives by identifying and engaging potential customers.
- Build and maintain positive relationships with prospective and existing clients.
- Assist with lead generation, market research, and business growth activities.
- Present products and services confidently while understanding customer requirements.
- Support client meetings, promotional campaigns, and networking events.
- Maintain accurate customer records and sales activity using internal systems.
- Collaborate with colleagues to achieve individual and team business objectives.
- Monitor market trends and competitor activity to identify new opportunities.
- Prepare reports, presentations, and business development documentation.
- Participate in ongoing sales, communication, and leadership training programmes.
We're Looking For Someone Who Is
- Ambitious, motivated, and eager to build a career in business development.
- Confident communicating with clients and building professional relationships.
- A strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.
- Organised with effective time management and attention to detail.
- Proactive, resilient, and results-oriented.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced and target-focused environment.
- A collaborative team player with a positive attitude.
- Interested in developing a long-term career in business development, sales, account management, or commercial operations.
Previous experience in customer service, retail, hospitality, sales, marketing, administration, or other customer-facing roles is beneficial but not essential, as full training will be provided.
What You'll Receive
- Competitive base salary plus performance-based bonuses.
- Comprehensive training and ongoing coaching.
- Clear career progression opportunities.
- Leadership development and mentoring.
- Employee recognition and reward programmes.
- Team-building activities and networking events.
- National and international travel opportunities.
- Company pension scheme.
- Paid annual leave.
- A supportive, collaborative, and inclusive working environment.
Why Join Us?
We believe successful business development starts with talented people who are eager to learn and grow. From your first day, you'll receive practical training, continuous support, and opportunities to develop valuable commercial and leadership skills. We promote from within whenever possible and are committed to helping our people achieve their career goals.
Apply Today
If you're ready to begin your career in business development with a company that invests in your professional growth, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now to be considered for the Business Development Executive Trainee position in Croydon.
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: £15.00-£17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Casual dress
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
