Business Development Representative - Rochdale

Job Title: Business Development Representative

Salary: £30,000 + £10,000 OTE

Location: Rochdale

Join a global powerhouse safeguarding the world’s most vital scientific and consumer product samples. With 30+ years of expertise, our client is driving innovative solutions for organisations shaping the future of life sciences.

The business is in an active phase of growth, with recent investments and acquisitions expanding its global presence, including operations in the United States and Europe. This growth creates opportunities to gain hands-on experience, work alongside experienced professionals and develop skills within a highly regulated, quality-driven environment.

The Role

As a Business Development Representative, you’ll play a key role in driving new business growth. You’ll focus on generating opportunities, starting meaningful conversations, and building a strong pipeline for the wider sales team.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Prospecting and engaging potential clients through calls, emails and social outreach
• Qualifying inbound and outbound leads to identify strong opportunities
• Booking meetings and creating sales-ready opportunities for senior team members
• Building a strong understanding of the company’s products, services and target market
• Keeping CRM systems updated and maintaining an organised pipeline

Benefits & Perks

• 25 days’ annual leave (rising with length of service)
• Private healthcare and dental plans
• Wellness and mental health support
• A rapidly growing, Private Equity-backed employer
• Pension plan
• Regular socials and staff incentives
• Yearly bonus

Why Join?

• Culture: A lively, supportive commercial environment with weekly rewards and recognition
• Learning: One-to-one development, coaching and structured skills training
• Growth: Clear progression as the company expands both in the UK and internationally
• Support: A collaborative team that celebrates wins and pushes each other forward

About You

You don’t need a degree or commercial background, potential matters more.

• A confident communicator
• Proactive and motivated by achieving results
• Highly organised with strong time-management skills
• Ambitious, willing to learn and excited by career progression

At Furza, we’re committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. We encourage and welcome all applications from everyone, irrespective of background or circumstance. Apply today and our talent team will be in touch to support your requirements.