Business Development Manager

Business Development Representative (Confidential) UK Coverage

John Charles Search is currently partnered with a well‑established global software and warehouse optimisation business to recruit a Graduate Business Development Representative based out of their Bracknell office.

This is an excellent opportunity for a bright, commercially minded graduate or junior sales professional looking to build a long‑term career within the warehouse automation
, intralogistics
, and supply chain technology sector. The role offers exposure across both sales and marketing functions while supporting business development activity across the UK.

This position is designed as a genuine entry point into technical B2B sales and business development, with clear progression opportunities into:

The business is looking for someone with energy, confidence, curiosity, and a willingness to learn; industry experience is less important than personality and commercial potential.

• Generate and qualify new business opportunities across UK markets
• Utilise outbound prospecting and lead generation tools such as Apollo
• Research target accounts and identify relevant decision‑makers
• Set up first‑time appointments for senior sales leadership
• Follow up inbound enquiries, trade show leads, and marketing campaigns
• Support ongoing sales and marketing initiatives/events
• Work closely with senior commercial leadership on customer engagement activity
• Maintain CRM and prospecting activity records
• Develop knowledge of warehouse automation
  , software
  , ecommerce, retail, and fulfilment sectors

• Graduate calibre or 1–3 years’ commercial experience
• Confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills
• Social media and technology‑savvy
• Highly organised and proactive
• Commercially aware with a strong interest in sales/business development
• Comfortable speaking with businesses and building relationships
• Motivated by progression and career development
• Experience in SDR, BDR, recruitment, marketing, retail, customer service, or outbound sales environments would be advantageous
• 3 days per week in the Bracknell office (Monday, Tuesday & Thursday)
• Collaborative and supportive commercial team environment
• Strong mentorship and training from experienced sales leadership

• Company performance / variable bonus structure
• Long‑term career progression opportunities
• Training and development within a growing international business

For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact John Charles Search.