Business Development Executive | Liverpool, UK | Full-Time | Entry Level
Job Title: Business Development Executive
Location: Liverpool, UK
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience Level: Entry Level / Trainee
About the Role
We are looking for a confident, motivated and commercially minded Business Development Executive to join our team in Liverpool. This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for a graduate, career starter or ambitious individual looking to build practical experience in business development, sales, customer engagement and professional relationship management.
Full training and ongoing coaching will be provided, making this position suitable for candidates who are at the beginning of their commercial career as well as those with transferable customer-facing experience. You will develop an understanding of how businesses identify new opportunities, build customer relationships and support sustainable growth.
Working alongside experienced colleagues, you will gain practical experience in lead generation, customer communication, opportunity management, sales processes and business development activities. As your confidence and capabilities grow, you will have opportunities to take on greater responsibility and progress towards senior business development, account management and leadership roles.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify and support opportunities to develop new customer and business relationships.
- Communicate professionally with prospective and existing customers to understand their requirements.
- Support lead generation and follow-up activities to develop potential business opportunities.
- Build and maintain positive professional relationships with customers and business contacts.
- Present relevant products, services or business solutions clearly and professionally.
- Respond to customer enquiries and provide accurate information in a timely manner.
- Maintain accurate records of customer interactions, prospects, opportunities and follow-up activities.
- Work closely with sales, marketing and operational teams to support business development objectives.
- Monitor ongoing opportunities and provide relevant updates to experienced team members.
- Participate in training and coaching to develop sales, communication, negotiation and leadership skills.
We're Looking For Someone Who Is
- Confident, professional and comfortable communicating with different people.
- Interested in business development, sales, customer engagement and commercial growth.
- A strong communicator with good listening and relationship-building skills.
- Organised and able to manage multiple opportunities and follow-up activities.
- Positive, reliable and willing to take ownership of assigned responsibilities.
- Comfortable working independently while contributing effectively to a team.
- Adaptable and willing to learn new systems, processes and business development techniques.
- Motivated to develop professionally and progress towards greater responsibility.
Requirements
No specific professional qualification or extensive business development experience is required for this entry-level position. We are looking for candidates who demonstrate strong communication skills, commercial awareness, reliability and a genuine willingness to learn.
You should be comfortable communicating with customers and business contacts and able to maintain a professional approach during different types of conversations. Basic computer literacy, good organisation and the ability to learn new processes will also be useful.
The role is suitable for graduates, career starters and candidates with transferable experience from customer service, retail, hospitality, administration, sales, marketing, events or other people-focused environments.
Experience
Previous experience in relevant business development, sales, customer-facing, administrative, retail, hospitality, marketing, operations, account management, or related 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.
- Recognition and reward programmes.
- Team socials and networking events.
- National and international travel opportunities.
- A supportive, collaborative, and inclusive working environment.
Career Development
This Business Development Executive position provides a strong foundation for building a long-term commercial career while developing practical skills in sales, customer engagement, communication and relationship management.
Through structured training and hands-on experience, you will learn how to identify potential opportunities, manage customer conversations, develop professional relationships and support business growth.
As your experience develops, you may take on greater responsibility for customer relationships, opportunity management, business development activities and team support. Strong performance can provide a pathway towards Senior Business Development Executive, Account Manager, Business Development Manager and leadership positions.
Ongoing coaching will help you strengthen your commercial awareness, communication, negotiation, organisation and leadership skills.
Why Join Us?
Our approach to progression is based on performance, capability and commitment. As you gain experience, you can build towards positions with greater responsibility and leadership involvement. This makes the role particularly suitable for graduates, career starters and individuals looking to establish a long-term career in business development.
We provide a supportive environment where individuals can develop their commercial skills through practical experience, structured training and regular coaching. You will work alongside experienced colleagues and gain insight into customer engagement, opportunity development and business growth.
Professional development is encouraged throughout the role. As you demonstrate initiative, consistency and strong communication skills, you can take on broader responsibilities and work towards future opportunities in senior business development, account management and leadership.
Apply Today
If you're ready to build a rewarding career 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 position in Liverpool.
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Pay: £14.00-£16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
