Business Development Assistant

Carters, Inc.; Brighton; On-site; GBP 1,420,000 - 1,529,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Uncapped commissions

Full training

Career progression

Face-to-face experience

Supportive team

Brighton area opportunities

No experience required

Job summary

Carters, Inc. in Brighton is seeking a Business Development Assistant to support face-to-face customer acquisition and local campaigns, across events, pop-ups, retail environments, and local campaigns.

You''ll speak directly with customers, identify new opportunities, introduce products and services, and help build relationships that support business growth. No previous experience is essential, with full training and ongoing coaching provided.

Qualifications

• Face-to-face customer engagement experience is not required (training provided).
• Excellent communication and listening skills in-person.
• Ability to learn products and services quickly.

Responsibilities

• Engage with customers and potential new clients face-to-face.
• Identify new customer and business opportunities.
• Introduce products and services confidently.
• Ask questions to understand customer requirements.
• Build and maintain positive relationships.
• Deliver professional sales presentations.
• Generate new enquiries and opportunities.
• Follow up with interested customers.
• Work towards individual and team targets.
• Support customer acquisition campaigns.
• Represent clients professionally at all times.

Skills

Face-to-face communication

Relationship building

Sales presentations

Lead generation

Team collaboration

Job description

Business Development Assistant Location: Brighton Full-Time | In-Person Paid Weekly | Full Training Provided About the Role Our client is looking for a Business Development Assistant to join their Brighton team, supporting face-to-face customer acquisition and business development activity across events, pop-ups, retail environments, and local campaigns. You'll speak directly with customers, identify new opportunities, introduce products and services, and help build strong relationships that support business growth. Previous experience is not essential, with full training and ongoing coaching provided.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage with customers and potential new clients face-to-face
• Identify new customer and business opportunities
• Introduce products and services confidently
• Ask questions to understand customer requirements
• Build and maintain positive relationships
• Deliver professional sales presentations
• Generate new enquiries and opportunities
• Follow up with interested customers
• Work towards individual and team targets
• Support customer acquisition campaigns
• Represent clients professionally at all times

Training & Progression

Training will cover business development, sales, communication, customer engagement, relationship building, and product knowledge. As you develop, you can progress into Business Development Executive, Senior Business Development Assistant, Team Leader, Campaign Manager, and management roles.

Pay & Benefits

• Around £600 per week, paid weekly
• Uncapped commission and performance bonuses
• Full training and ongoing coaching
• Clear progression opportunities
• Face-to-face business development experience
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunities across Brighton and surrounding areas
• No previous experience required

Who This Suits

We're looking for someone who is confident, ambitious, approachable, reliable, and interested in developing their communication and business skills. Experience in sales, customer service, business development, retail, hospitality, events, or recruitment is beneficial but not essential.