Entry Level Business Development Manager job at Birmingham Full Time NEW

Entry Level Business Development Manager

Sage Associates | Birmingham City Centre

Employment Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Optional Saturdays available)
Compensation: £25,000 Base Salary + Uncapped Commission

Sage Associates is a rapidly expanding sales and marketing firm, establishing itself as a leader within the Birmingham market. Since our launch in March 2025, we have achieved significant growth, expanding our team to over 200 members and successfully launching operations in key new markets including Essex, Manchester, and Middlesbrough. With strategic plans to enter four additional cities within the current year, we are committed to cultivating the next generation of business leaders to sustain our continued national expansion.

This opportunity is specifically designed for ambitious individuals committed to building a substantial career in business development, sales, leadership, and management. We operate within a dynamic, performance-driven environment and seek professionals eager to progress. We are not merely seeking applicants for a position; we are identifying future leaders for our organisation.

Distinctive Features of This Opportunity

Unlike many roles within the sales industry, Sage Associates provides a robust framework for professional growth, including structured training, dedicated mentorship, and comprehensive leadership development, all supported by a guaranteed base salary. This is not a commission-only role.

Successful candidates will benefit from:

• A competitive guaranteed base salary of £25,000.
• An uncapped commission structure, directly rewarding individual performance.
• Comprehensive structured training and continuous professional development.
• Dedicated one-to-one mentorship and daily coaching from experienced professionals.
• Clearly defined progression pathways into leadership and management roles.

At Sage Associates, career advancement is predicated on performance, consistency, attitude, and demonstrated leadership capabilities, rather than tenure alone. We believe in fast-tracking talented and diligent individuals.

The Role: Entry Level Business Development Manager

As an Entry Level Business Development Manager, you will engage directly with customers, representing our clients, fostering relationships, generating sales opportunities, and developing your leadership skills within a high-performance team setting. This multifaceted role integrates sales, communication, business development, customer acquisition, and leadership training.

Key skill development areas will include:

• Strategic planning and preparation.
• Team leadership and management.
• Training and developing personnel.
• Professional networking and relationship building.
• Public speaking and presentation skills.
• Goal setting and performance management.
• Advanced customer psychology and communication techniques.
• Effective sales closing and objection handling.

You will receive direct, hands-on support from seasoned top performers, who will guide your development in confidence, communication efficacy, non-verbal communication awareness, leadership mentality, and performance under pressure.

Training and Development Framework

Every individual accepted into our trainee program is assigned a dedicated mentor. This mentor is responsible for facilitating growth and development through:

• Daily performance feedback and reviews.
• Structured one-to-one coaching sessions.
• Comprehensive leadership workshops.
• Real-time practical learning experiences.
• Team development initiatives.
• Ongoing mentorship from senior organizational leaders.

Our environment is characterised by its fast pace, target-driven nature, competitive spirit, and high energy. This role is ideally suited for individuals who thrive on challenges, operate effectively under pressure, are committed to personal growth, and excel in high-performance settings.

Candidate Profile

We are seeking individuals who possess:

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• A strong competitive drive.
• Confidence in face-to-face interactions.
• A keen eagerness for continuous learning and professional development.
• Strong team collaboration skills with inherent leadership potential.
• Comfort and proficiency in working towards targets and goals.
• A positive, resilient, and self-motivated disposition.
• A genuine interest in long-term career progression.
• The ability to flourish in fast-paced environments.

Previous experience is not a prerequisite. We encourage applications from candidates with backgrounds in hospitality, retail, sports, fitness, customer service, events, recent graduates, or other people-centric industries.

Career Progression at Sage Associates

As Sage Associates continues its strategic expansion across the UK, top-performing individuals will be presented with substantial opportunities to advance into leadership and management positions. We are committed to an internal promotion strategy, prioritizing individuals who consistently demonstrate:

• A strong leadership mentality.
• Unwavering professionalism.
• Consistent high performance.
• Accountability and ownership.
• Proficiency in team development.
• Outstanding performance results.

This represents a genuine opportunity to cultivate a long-term, impactful career where dedication, a positive attitude, and continuous skill development directly influence both progression and earning potential.

Apply Now

We are actively seeking candidates available for an immediate start. If you are ambitious, competitive, career-driven, and seeking an opportunity to grow professionally while developing invaluable business and leadership skills, we encourage you to submit your application.

Pay: £35,000.00-£45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Birmingham B1 1PU: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Are you able to start working immediately or within 4 weeks of the offer?

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person