Business Development Associate
Manchester | Full Time | On Site | £27,000 + Performance Bonuses | Year 1 OTE £35,000
This is an opportunity for a commercially minded professional who wants to build a serious career in business development, client management and commercial strategy. You will work closely with established, high profile organisations, gaining exposure to a broad client network while developing practical experience in high value sales, negotiation and account growth.
The role is designed for someone with an entrepreneurial mindset who wants to understand how businesses win clients, grow revenue and build long term commercial relationships. Alongside your day to day responsibilities, you will develop the business acumen and commercial knowledge required to progress towards a Business Development Manager position, with the longer term opportunity to manage part of a client portfolio.
The Role
As a Business Development Associate, you will support the development and growth of client accounts while building strong relationships with prospective and existing customers.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Identifying and developing new business opportunities within agreed markets and client campaigns
- Building professional relationships with prospective customers, decision makers and commercial contacts
- Supporting high value sales conversations, from initial engagement through to negotiation and close
- Learning how to assess customer needs, commercial priorities and potential opportunities
- Managing follow ups and maintaining accurate records of client conversations, opportunities and agreed actions
- Working alongside senior colleagues on account development and client growth strategies
- Monitoring sales activity, market feedback and performance to identify areas for improvement
- Developing a strong understanding of the client portfolio, service offering and wider commercial objectives
Career Development
This role offers structured exposure to the commercial side of business, rather than limiting you to one area of sales.
You will develop experience across:
- Business development and client acquisition
- High value sales and negotiation
- Client relationship management
- Commercial decision making
- Revenue growth and account development
- Business strategy and market awareness
For the right person, the aim is to build towards a Business Development Manager position over time, taking greater responsibility for client relationships, commercial performance and part of the wider client portfolio.
What We Are Looking For
We are interested in candidates who are ambitious about building a career in business management and commercial development.
You should have:
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- A professional approach when speaking with clients and customers
- Commercial awareness and an interest in how businesses grow
- Confidence discussing products, services and commercial opportunities
- The ability to build credibility and maintain professional relationships
- A proactive mindset and willingness to take responsibility for your own development
- Good organisation, follow up and time management skills
- An entrepreneurial outlook, with genuine interest in sales, business development or management
Previous experience in business development, sales, account management, client services or a commercial environment would be useful, although candidates with strong transferable skills will also be considered.
Salary and Working Arrangement
Salary: £27,000 per year plus performance related bonuses
Location: Manchester
Contract: Full time (Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm)
Working arrangement: Fully on site
This position would suit someone looking to establish themselves in business development and build the commercial experience needed for future management responsibility.
Apply with your CV for consideration.
Pay: £27,000.00-£35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company events
- Company pension
- Flexible schedule
Work Location: In person
