Business Development Associate
About the Role
We are seeking an ambitious, commercially minded, and proactive Business Development Executive to help drive the continued growth of our business. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual who enjoys building relationships, identifying new opportunities, and contributing directly to company success.
The successful candidate will play a key role in generating new business, developing client relationships, and supporting strategic growth initiatives. This role would suit someone with strong communication skills, a positive attitude, and a genuine passion for sales and business development.
Whether you already have experience in business development or are looking to build a long\-term career in sales, we are looking for someone who is driven, organised, and eager to succeed in a fast\-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
\* Identify and generate new business opportunities through outbound calls, networking, email campaigns, referrals, and market research
\* Build and maintain strong relationships with prospective and existing clients
\* Qualify leads and manage the sales pipeline effectively
\* Arrange and attend meetings, presentations, and discovery calls with potential clients
\* Prepare professional proposals, quotations, presentations, and sales reports
\* Work closely with internal teams including marketing and operations to support growth initiatives
\* Conduct market and competitor research to identify trends and commercial opportunities
\* Maintain accurate and up\-to\-date records using CRM systems
\* Follow up consistently with prospects and clients to maximise conversion opportunities
\* Deliver excellent customer service throughout the sales process
\* Achieve individual and team sales targets and performance KPIs
Skills \& Experience
Essential
\* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
\* Strong interpersonal and relationship\-building abilities
\* Confident, professional, and commercially aware approach
\* Self\-motivated with a proactive and results\-driven mindset
\* Good organisational and time management skills
\* Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
\* Competent using Microsoft Office and CRM software
\* Strong problem\-solving and analytical skills
Desirable
\* Previous experience in business development, sales, account management, or customer\-facing roles
\* Experience within B2B and/or B2C sales environments
\* Knowledge of lead generation and market research techniques
\* Experience working to targets and KPIs
A degree is welcomed but not essential. We value attitude, communication skills, and commercial drive just as highly as formal qualifications.
What We Offer
\* Competitive salary with performance\-related bonus / commission opportunities
\* Clear career progression and development opportunities
\* Ongoing training and support
\* Opportunity to work within a collaborative and growing business
\* Flexible and hybrid working options (where applicable)
\* Supportive and positive working environment
\* Opportunity to directly influence company growth and success
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Success in this role will be measured through:
\* Qualified leads generated
\* New client acquisition
\* Revenue and sales growth
\* Conversion rates
\* Client retention and relationship development
\* CRM accuracy and pipeline management
\* Achievement of monthly and quarterly sales targets
Ideal Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate is enthusiastic, resilient, commercially driven, and motivated by achieving results. They are comfortable speaking with new people, confident building relationships, and eager to contribute to a growing business.
This role is ideal for someone looking to develop a long\-term career in business development, sales, or commercial management.
Pay: £23,420\.00\-£30,000\.00 per year
Work Location: In person
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