Job Title: Business Development Executive (Apprenticeship)
Location: Manchester, M17
Salary: 25,000+ Commission + Benefits
Job Type: Full-Time, Graduate Entry-Level
Reports to: Head of Sales
About Us
Restore Datashred is a fast-growing & diversifying business with a reputation for innovation, customer satisfaction, and a dynamic team culture. We’re looking for driven graduates to join our sales and business development team to help fuel our growth and develop their careers in a high-impact commercial environment.
Job Overview
As a Graduate Sales & Business Development Executive, you will play a key role in supporting our commercial growth. You’ll work directly with the Head of Corporate Sales, providing support on the analytical side—helping track performance, interpret data, and identify opportunities to improve sales effectiveness. You’ll also work closely with the existing sales team, gaining hands-on experience in client engagement and lead generation. This role offers excellent exposure not only to the wider sales function but also to other departments across the business, giving you a well-rounded understanding of how a successful commercial operation functions.
We’re looking for someone who can bring fresh perspectives to the team—using their unique experience, background, or skills to challenge existing processes and help develop new, more effective ways of working.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop sales opportunities within existing book of business
- Research and identify potential new clients and new market opportunities
- Generate and qualify leads through outbound calls, emails, and networking
- Book and attend meetings with prospective clients (virtually or in person)
- Support in delivering pitches and proposals
- Provide analytical support to the Head of Sales, including data gathering and performance reporting
- Build and maintain long-term relationships with clients
- Collaborate with marketing and sales teams on outbound promotional strategies
- Contribute ideas for improving sales processes, tools, and strategies
- Track activities and progress using CRM software
- Meet or exceed individual and team sales targets
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree (any discipline considered; business, marketing, or related fields a plus)
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and present data clearly
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- A proactive, goal-driven mindset with a willingness to learn
- Comfortable working collaboratively with a sales team and across departments
- Ability to think creatively and bring fresh ideas to help improve existing processes
- Organised and detail-oriented, with strong time & priority management
- Comfortable using Microsoft Office and CRM platforms (training provided)
- Resilient and adaptable to a fast-paced environment
Desirable (not essential)
- Previous sales, customer service, or internship experience
- Knowledge of industry
- Experience with tools like sales CRM, Power BI, LinkedIn Sales Navigator
What We Offer
- Comprehensive sales training and mentoring
- Direct exposure to senior sales leadership and commercial strategy
- Clear career progression with regular performance reviews
- A supportive, inclusive, and high-energy team culture
- Opportunity to work with industry-leading clients
- Bonuses and incentives tied to performance
- Flexible working options