Trainee Business Development

  • Apprenticeship Reference: 2708595199-2
  • Date Posted: 6 April 2026
  • Apprentice Employer: Focus Resourcing
  • Location: Berkshire
  • Apprentice Pay: £30,000 to £38,000
  • Apprenticeship Sector: Consulting & Corporate Strategy
  • Apprenticeship Type: Permanent
  • Work Hours: Full Time

About this Apprenticeship

Graduate Business Development Executive

Near Reading £30,000-£38,000 + uncapped OTE Full-time, Permanent

Are you a graduate looking to kick-start your career in sales?

We're working with a successful and growing consultancy who are looking for a driven and ambitious graduate to join their business development team. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience, with full training, structured development and clear progression from day one.

You'll play a key role in generating new business opportunities, learning how to engage senior decision-makers, and building a strong sales pipeline across a range of sectors.

What you'll be doing:

  • Researching target companies and markets

  • Reaching out to senior stakeholders via phone, email and LinkedIn

  • Generating and qualifying new business opportunities

  • Booking meetings for senior members of the team

  • Building confidence in a fast-paced, target-driven environment

About you:

  • A degree (essential) - any discipline considered

  • Previous office experience, ideally within a customer-facing role
  • Strong communication skills and confidence speaking with people

  • Ambitious, motivated and eager to learn

  • Resilient with a positive, proactive attitude

  • Good IT skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

  • Able to commute to the office near Reading