Business Development Representative (Part-Time)
Location: Eastbourne, East Sussex
Hours: Part-Time (20–25 hours per week – flexible)
Salary: Competitive hourly rate + performance-related bonus
Help Local Businesses Thrive with Copylink
Are you a people person who enjoys meeting new people, building lasting relationships and becoming an active part of your local business community?
Copylink Digital Ltd is a family-run business that has been supporting organisations across Sussex for over 35 years. We have built our reputation on exceptional customer service, honest advice and long-term relationships.
As our business continues to grow, we're expanding our services beyond managed print to include business telecoms, IT support, connectivity, mobile and energy solutions. We're now looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to help us continue that growth.
This isn't a hard sales role.
We're looking for someone who can represent our company, build relationships, identify opportunities and arrange meetings with prospective customers. Our experienced directors will take care of proposals, quotations and closing the business.
About the Role
As one of the faces of Copylink, you'll play an important role in representing our business throughout the local community. You'll become a familiar face at networking events, local businesses and community initiatives, helping to strengthen our reputation while creating new opportunities for the company.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Building relationships with local businesses and key decision-makers.
- Prospecting new customers through telephone, email and face-to-face visits.
- Booking qualified appointments for our directors.
- Representing Copylink at networking events, Chamber of Commerce meetings, business exhibitions and local events.
- Supporting and promoting local charities, community projects and initiatives that align with our values.
- Developing referral partnerships with accountants, solicitors, estate agents, IT providers and other local businesses.
- Identifying opportunities for our managed print, telecoms, IT, connectivity, mobile and business energy services.
- Following up marketing campaigns and customer enquiries.
- Maintaining accurate records within our CRM system.
- Acting as a professional ambassador for Copylink, helping to strengthen our reputation as one of the area's most trusted local businesses.
About You
We're looking for someone who:
- Loves meeting people and building genuine relationships.
- Is confident, friendly and approachable.
- Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Is self-motivated and enjoys working independently.
- Is organised and able to manage their own workload.
- Enjoys networking and becoming involved within the local community.
- Has experience in business development, customer service, networking or sales (preferred but not essential).
- Holds a full UK driving licence and has access to a vehicle.
What We Offer
- Flexible part-time hours that fit around your lifestyle.
- Competitive hourly pay.
- Performance-related bonus scheme.
- Full training across our products and services.
- Ongoing support from an experienced management team.
- A varied and rewarding role with plenty of autonomy.
- Opportunity to grow as the business continues to expand.
- A friendly, supportive and family-run working environment.
About Copylink
For more than 35 years, Copylink Digital Ltd has helped businesses across Sussex improve the way they work. What started as a managed print specialist has grown into a trusted provider of business technology solutions, including telecoms, IT support, connectivity, mobile and energy services.
We're proud to be a family-run business that believes in supporting our local community. Whether it's sponsoring local sports clubs, supporting charities or working alongside community initiatives, we believe successful businesses should make a positive contribution to the areas they serve.
Our customers stay with us because of our service, our honesty and our commitment to building long-term relationships. We're looking for someone who shares those values and wants to help us continue growing while making a positive impact within the local business community.
Ready to Join Us?
If you're someone who enjoys building relationships, creating opportunities and becoming an active part of your local community, we'd love to hear from you.
Please send your CV along with a short covering letter explaining why you'd be a great fit for the role.
Pay: £15.00-£16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Work from home
Work Location: In person
