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Open Role
Graduate Business Development Trainee
📍 Soames Walk, London SE10 0BJ, United Kingdom • Full-time
Job Description
🎯 Note: You must be London-based and able to work on-site (4 days per week) in our office, 3 min from North Greenwich station.
Salary: £35,000 / year
## 💡 ABOUT US
EdgeComply is a product compliance service provider for manufacturers worldwide. The headache we solve: to sell products in Europe and beyond, manufacturers need certifications like CE marking. Otherwise, they risk fines, product recalls, and personal prosecution.
But the process is confusing, and the market is dominated by slow, old-school behemoths that are a pain to work with.
That’s where we come in: We are a modern, agile, digital, and fast compliance consultancy. Our Project Managers work on-site in London and are supported by a vast, highly vetted pool of remote compliance experts who execute the technical work.
## 👇 ABOUT THE ROLE
● Full-Time | 🏢 On-Site (London, Design District)
This role is built for recent graduates who want a serious commercial apprenticeship. As a Business Development Trainee, you’ll rotate through the core revenue activities of EdgeComply: lead qualification, discovery, deal structuring, and client onboarding. You’ll learn how a modern B2B services company grows—from first touch to signed contract while working directly with the Founder.
This is a high-expectation, high-support role. By the end of your first year, you should be capable of running deals independently.
## 🛠️ YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
🧭 Commercial Training & Deal Exposure
Learn EdgeComply’s commercial playbook: how we qualify leads, run discovery, and position value
Shadow and gradually take over parts of real client conversations
🧠 Client & Industry Understanding
Build a strong understanding of manufacturing businesses and regulatory requirements
Translate technical or regulatory complexity into clear commercial narratives
📄 Deal & Proposal Execution
Support the creation of client offers, pricing logic, and proposal documents
Help customise materials so every client interaction feels bespoke
📊 Revenue Operations
Maintain deal records, notes, and next steps in our CRM
Ensure follow-ups are timely and opportunities progress logically
🤝 Onboarding & Internal Coordination
Support the transition from closed deal to active project
Sit in on kick-off calls to understand delivery expectations and client success
## 🎯 WHAT YOU ARE MEASURED BY
Speed of progression from support to ownership
Quality of client interactions and internal preparation
Contribution to revenue-generating activities
Professionalism, consistency, and reliability
## 🧠 WHO YOU ARE
Recent Graduate: Any degree; interest in business, startups, or sales
Commercially Curious: You want to understand how money is actually made
Structured Thinker: You like clarity, systems, and getting things right
Comfortable with Responsibility: You don’t need micromanagement
Coachability First: You actively seek feedback and implement it
Client-Ready: You carry yourself well with senior professionals
## ☕ LOGISTICS
This is a full-time, on-site role.
Minimum 4 days/week in our office at the Design District (easy 3-minute walk from North Greenwich station)
12 min Waterloo ⇄ North Greenwich | 8 min Stratford ⇄ North Greenwich
Flexibility for occasional remote work
Occasional evening calls with West Coast US clients (8–9 pm London time)
## WHAT YOU GET
🧠 Intensive Skill Development: Sales, negotiation, B2B communication, and deal logic
🤝 Direct Founder Access: Daily exposure to decision-making
💰 Commission-Based Upside: Salary plus uncapped performance commissions
📈 Career Progression: Natural path into Senior Client Success, Account Management, or Commercial Leadership
🥗 Free Lunches: When in the office, your lunch is on us (often via Calo).
🏋️ Gym Membership: We pay your gym/fitness bills up to £70 per month.
🚀 Startup Atmosphere: Things move fast, with massive room for personal and professional growth.
🏢 Inspiring Workspace: Spacious, light-filled studio in one of London’s most creative hubs.
💻 Tech Equipment: Company MacBook, displays, and any other equipment you need to perform.
Application Process
1
Application Form & Intro Video (60s)
2
First Interview (20min)
3
Brief Assignment (1h)
4
In-Person Interview (45min)
5
Receive Offer 🎉

Contact
Jonas Detlefsen (Founder & CEO)
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