Graduate Business Development Trainee Commercial Sales & Strategic Growth
Ready to launch a graduate career that develops your business skills, builds commercial confidence, and rewards your results?
AtAQ Salesin Leeds, we help graduates turn potential into performance. As aBusiness Development Trainee, youll step into a hands-on role that blends sales, marketing, and client strategy. Youll receive training across multiple business functions includingsales, HR, recruitment, administration, finance, and team leadership giving you a well-rounded foundation for a long-term career in business.
Whether youve studied business, economics, humanities or sport if you're ambitious and want to learn fast, this opportunity is designed to give you real responsibility from the start.
You'll work directly with national brands, learning how to grow market presence, develop new business and make confident commercial decisions all with full training and mentoring.
What Youll Gain
* Structured training and one-on-one mentoring from industry professionals
* Exposure to key business functions includingsales, HR, recruitment, administration, finance, and management
* A results-driven bonus scheme with on-target earnings of £30,000-£40,000 in your first year
* Fast-tracked career development into client or leadership roles
* Core business and communication skills that translate across industries
* A collaborative, growth-focused team culture based in central Leeds
* MondayFriday hours no evenings or weekends
What the role involves:
* Learning to identify and develop new business opportunities
* Representing established UK brands in face-to-face campaigns and events
* Planning and executing regional sales strategies
* Contributing to internal functions like recruitment, team management, and administration
* Working to performance goals in a supportive, high-growth environment
* Building skills in communication, negotiation, organisation, and commercial decision-making
Who were looking for:
* Recent or upcoming graduates (all degree disciplines considered)
* Articulate, reliable individuals with a growth mindset
* Those who enjoy problem-solving and people-focused work
* A professional attitude with the drive to take on responsibility
* No experience required just the right energy and ambition
Please note:You must be aged 18 or over, eligible to work in the UK, and able to commute reliably to Leeds City Centre. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship at this time. This position is offered on a self-employed basis, with uncapped earnings and progression based on performance. Due to high volumes of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please ensure your contact details are correct successful applicants will be contacted by our HR team within 35 working days
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