We’re hiring an entry-level Business Development Executive (Apprentice) to support growth in AI and data projects.

Ideal for someone curious, communicative, and interested in business and technology. You’ll work with senior leaders to find opportunities, engage clients, and drive new business.

Wage

• £15,600 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
• National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
• Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

Training course

• IT technical salesperson (level 3)

Hours

• Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm.
• 37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

• Monday 27 July 2026

Duration

• 1 year 6 months

Positions available

• 1

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

• Support outbound business development activities (email, LinkedIn, calls)
• Research and identify target companies and key decision-makers
• Build and maintain a pipeline of potential clients
• Assist in preparing outreach messages and proposals
• Qualify inbound and outbound leads
• Book meetings for senior team members
• Maintain CRM systems and ensure data accuracy
• Stay up to date with AI and data trends to support conversations

Where you'll work

Unit 1
160 West End Lane
London
NW6 1HU

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

• LEARNING FOR FUTURES LTD

Training course

• IT technical salesperson (level 3)

What you'll learn

Course contents

• Communication: works both independently and as part of a team and following the organisation’s code of practice; demonstrates an ability to communicate effectively and present both in writing and orally at all levels, using a range of tools.
• Customer Experience: demonstrates strong interpersonal skills and cultural awareness when dealing with colleagues, customers and clients during sales operations and whilst defining requirements with an emphasis on customer satisfaction and relationship management.
• Data Security: operates securely in line with organisational guidance, legislation and organisational software packages and complies with security of data and can effectively record, analyse and communicate data at the appropriate level using the organisation’s standard tools and processes throughout all sales interactions.
• Problem solving: applies structured techniques for troubleshooting, problem solving and analyses problems by selecting the appropriate tools and techniques in line with organisation guidance when dealing with sales as well as routine tasks
• Assesses and qualifies sales leads: by developing a clear understanding of clients’ business needs and advising how these might be met with appropriate products, tools and techniques.
• Project management: works flexibly and demonstrates the ability to work under pressure independently and as part of a team to progress sales and manage their time, workflow, priorities and projects.
• Interprets and follows: health and safety legislation to securely and professional work productively in the work environment; Data Protection Act 1998; Sales of Goods Act 1979.
• Sales process: professionally operates all sales-related tasks to maintain integrity, brand and company image during negotiations, handling of objections and closing sales with an understanding of the markets and external competitors
• Technical: ability to understand and explain the technical portfolio and technical systems sold within the organisation and can use the current hardware and operating systems available.
• Database and Campaign Management: prioritises their contacts and keeps an up to date database knowing when and why to contact current consumers or prospects in line with organisational requirements.
• Context / CPD: identifies and negotiates personal development in the context of the wider business and how their role relates to other roles in the business.