Graduate Business Development Executive in Manchester

Have you ever wondered what it's like to work with world-class brands like JD Sports, Adidas, Sephora, Footasylum and Harvey Nichols? Do you want a role where your energy, curiosity, and ambition directly shape your success - with exposure to global markets and high-profile clients? We're recruiting for a fast-growing SaaS business that's winning awards, securing major funding, and scaling internationally.

As a Sales Development Representative (SDR), you'll be the first point of contact for exciting brands across retail, fashion, distribution, manufacturing, homewares and more - sparking conversations that open doors and fuel pipeline growth. The company provides a market-leading software platform that helps businesses centralise product information, supplier data, digital assets and ecommerce content in one place. Their technology helps organisations launch products faster, improve data accuracy, streamline operations and create better customer experiences across multiple sales channels.

This is more than a job; it's a career accelerator in tech sales with real responsibility from day one.

Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 base salary

Commission: Uncapped commission (OTE £45,000)

Industry: Software / Technology / SaaS

Client Exposure: International client exposure across the UK, Europe and North America

What Makes This Opportunity Stand Out?

• Strong funding backing - The business has raised significant capital over multiple rounds, including a recent strategic investment to accelerate growth and international expansion.
• Award-winning credentials - Recognised for innovation, growth and international success within the technology sector.
• Global reach - You'll engage with clients across the UK, US and Europe, contributing to expansion in major markets.
• Diverse industry exposure - Work with brands in retail, fashion, beauty, homewares, manufacturing, construction, distribution and ecommerce.
• A product that solves real business challenges - Help organisations improve how they manage product information, supplier data and digital content, enabling faster product launches and stronger online performance.
• Rapid personal growth - World-class training, coaching and real responsibility that fast-tracks your sales career.
• Clear progression path - Defined opportunities into pre-sales, account management or closing roles.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Reach out to potential customers via phone, email and LinkedIn to spark new business conversations.
• Build and manage a pipeline of qualified leads across key sectors.
• Book high-quality meetings that power the sales team's success.
• Learn from experienced mentors and rapidly develop SaaS sales expertise.
• Engage with real business challenges and contribute to growth outcomes.
• Develop an understanding of ecommerce, retail and digital transformation trends across multiple industries.

Who We're Looking For:

• Ambitious, motivated graduates ready to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Confident communicators who enjoy talking to people and building connections.
• Resilient self-starters who treat setbacks as opportunities to improve.
• Candidates with experience in buying, merchandising, retail, ecommerce or customer-facing roles are encouraged to apply.
• A degree is helpful, but attitude, energy and drive matter most.

Ready to Take the First Step?

If you're looking to earn well, grow fast, and work with global brands in a role where your ambition directly drives your success, this is the opportunity that can launch your tech sales career. Apply now and make your mark in SaaS sales.