Business Development Representative

About the role

As our next Business Development Representative, you'll play a key role in building the UK's go‑to home improvement marketplace, sparking conversations that turn cold prospects into real opportunities for our account management team.

Key responsibilities

• Research and hunt potential leads across multiple channels, assessing fit for Checkatrade.
• Initiate contact via phone and email to uncover prospect needs and pain points.
• Communicate Checkatrade’s value proposition clearly to generate curiosity.
• Warm leads through early stages and hand them over to account management.
• Maintain accurate, up‑to‑date records of conversations and leads in Salesforce.
• Collaborate with account management and other teams to share insights and improve conversion rates.

Required profile

• 0‑2 years’ experience in business development, lead generation or a customer‑facing role.
• Results‑driven with resilience to keep qualifying new opportunities.
• Strong communication skills to build rapport quickly.
• Proactive, organised pipeline management and willingness to learn Salesforce.

What we offer

• Competitive salary plus commission.
• Employee Share Programme.
• Health, well‑being and learning support.
• Gym membership, Smart Tech Scheme and Cycle Scheme.
• Birthday/Special day leave.
• Buy & sell holiday scheme.
• One week’s paid charity leave.