Business Development Graduate

Company: Sage | Marketing Agency
Apply for the Business Development Graduate
Location: Birmingham
Job Description:

Launch Your Entrepreneurial Career | Business Development Graduate Programme

Birmingham City Centre (The Mailbox) | Full-Time | Immediate Start

Build. Lead. Launch. Your Business Career Starts Here.

Are you a driven graduate ready to master the fundamentals of entrepreneurship and business leadership? This isn’t a typical graduate role—it’s an accelerated pathway into management, commercial strategy, and business ownership, based in the heart of Birmingham’s thriving business district.

We’re investing in ambitious talent who want more than just a job. You’ll gain real P&L experience, lead client accounts, drive revenue growth, and develop the entrepreneurial toolkit to build and scale businesses from the ground up.

What You’ll Master

  • Business Development & Sales Strategy – Generate opportunities, close deals, and own your pipeline
  • Client & Stakeholder Management – Build relationships that drive retention and commercial growth
  • Commercial & Financial Acumen – Understand margins, profitability, and strategic decision-making
  • Leadership & Team Management – Fast-track into people leadership within 12-18 months
  • Entrepreneurial Operations – From pitch to delivery, learn how successful businesses actually run

This is hands-on commercial training designed for future founders, MDs, and business leaders.

Who We’re Looking For

Recent graduates (2022-2026) based in Birmingham & West Midlands ready to start immediately:

Entrepreneurial mindset – hungry to learn, build, and lead

Commercial drive – motivated by targets, growth, and measurable impact

Strong communicator – confident, persuasive, and relationship-focused

Resilient & adaptable – thrive in fast-paced, high-accountability environments

Ambitious – clear vision to progress into management or launch your own venture

Location: Birmingham, Solihull, Wolverhampton, Dudley, Walsall, Sandwell, or surrounding West Midlands areas

Why Join Us?

  • Structured Graduate Academy – intensive training in sales, operations, and leadership
  • Competitive Salary + Uncapped Incentives – rewarding performance and results
  • Clear Progression – management opportunities within 12-24 months
  • Real Ownership – lead projects, manage clients, drive business outcomes from day one
  • Mentorship from Founders & Senior Leaders – learn directly from entrepreneurs who’ve built successful businesses
  • Prime Location – modern offices near The Mailbox with hybrid flexibility
  • Entrepreneurial Culture – innovation, autonomy, and commercial impact valued above all

Apply Now

Send your CV + a short statement (max 200 words) on:

“Why entrepreneurship and business growth excite you, and what you aim to build in your career.”

Birmingham & West Midlands candidates strongly encouraged.

Equal opportunity employer—we celebrate diverse perspectives and backgrounds.

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Posted: May 23rd, 2026