Business Development Representative (Entry Level)

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Vanrath are currently supporting an expanding Belfast-based organisation as they look to add a motivated Business Development Representative to their growing commercial team. This opportunity suits someone at the beginning of their sales journey who wants to develop within a fast-paced business offering ongoing coaching, support, and clear progression opportunities.

If you enjoy speaking with people, thrive on goals and performance targets, and are motivated by long-term career growth, this could be a strong fit.



Position Overview

As a Business Development Representative, your focus will be identifying and engaging prospective clients, creating new opportunities, and helping strengthen the sales pipeline. You'll act as an important first contact for businesses and support wider commercial growth efforts.



Core Responsibilities

  • Conduct proactive outreach to businesses through outbound calls and prospecting activity
  • Identify and assess potential customer opportunities through lead qualification
  • Arrange appointments and introductory meetings for the wider sales team
  • Build strong initial relationships and create positive customer interactions
  • Maintain accurate records and activity updates within CRM systems
  • Achieve and work towards agreed daily, weekly, and monthly performance objectives


Candidate Profile

This position provides an excellent route into professional sales and welcomes applications from a variety of backgrounds. Whether you're a recent graduate, someone from a customer-facing environment such as retail or hospitality, or an individual with strong communication skills and a commercially minded approach, your application would be welcomed.



Preferred Experience & Skills

  • Previous experience working in a target-driven or performance-focused role
  • Strong verbal communication and relationship-building abilities
  • Comfortable speaking with business stakeholders and decision-makers
  • Positive mindset with determination and resilience
  • Ambition to establish and develop a long-term career within sales

Previous B2B sales experience is not essential, as full onboarding and training will be provided.



Package & Benefits

  • Attractive basic salary plus uncapped commission structure (£40,000 OTE)
  • Comprehensive onboarding and development programme
  • Defined progression opportunities into senior commercial positions and account management pathways
  • Belfast city-centre office environment
  • Collaborative and energetic team culture
  • Incentives, recognition schemes, and performance-based rewards

Skills:
BD Sales representative sales executive sales consultant B2B B2C

Benefits:
High earnings potential benefits


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Company: VANRATH
Apply for the Business Development Representative (Entry Level)
Location: Belfast
Job Description:

Vanrath are currently supporting an expanding Belfast-based organisation as they look to add a motivated Business Development Representative to their growing commercial team. This opportunity suits someone at the beginning of their sales journey who wants to develop within a fast-paced business offering ongoing coaching, support, and clear progression opportunities.

If you enjoy speaking with people, thrive on goals and performance targets, and are motivated by long-term career growth, this could be a strong fit.

Position Overview

As a Business Development Representative, your focus will be identifying and engaging prospective clients, creating new opportunities, and helping strengthen the sales pipeline. You’ll act as an important first contact for businesses and support wider commercial growth efforts.

Core Responsibilities

  • Conduct proactive outreach to businesses through outbound calls and prospecting activity
  • Identify and assess potential customer opportunities through lead qualification
  • Arrange appointments and introductory meetings for the wider sales team
  • Build strong initial relationships and create positive customer interactions
  • Maintain accurate records and activity updates within CRM systems
  • Achieve and work towards agreed daily, weekly, and monthly performance objectives

Candidate Profile

This position provides an excellent route into professional sales and welcomes applications from a variety of backgrounds. Whether you’re a recent graduate, someone from a customer-facing environment such as retail or hospitality, or an individual with strong communication skills and a commercially minded approach, your application would be welcomed.

Preferred Experience & Skills

  • Previous experience working in a target-driven or performance-focused role
  • Strong verbal communication and relationship-building abilities
  • Comfortable speaking with business stakeholders and decision-makers
  • Positive mindset with determination and resilience
  • Ambition to establish and develop a long-term career within sales

Previous B2B sales experience is not essential, as full onboarding and training will be provided.

Package & Benefits

  • Attractive basic salary plus uncapped commission structure (£40,000 OTE)
  • Comprehensive onboarding and development programme
  • Defined progression opportunities into senior commercial positions and account management pathways
  • Belfast city-centre office environment
  • Collaborative and energetic team culture
  • Incentives, recognition schemes, and performance-based rewards

Skills:BD Sales representative sales executive sales consultant B2B B2C

Benefits:High earnings potential benefits

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Posted: May 21st, 2026