Business Development Assistant

FutureProof Cornwall Ltd; Falmouth; Hybrid; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

FutureProof Cornwall Ltd is seeking a motivated Business Development Assistant to support their growth in Cornwall. Working closely with the Business Development Manager, you will help identify new leads, manage client relationships, and streamline sales processes while enjoying a supportive and friendly team culture.

Benefits

Performance bonuses

28 days annual leave including bank holidays

Professional development opportunities

Flexible hybrid working pattern

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a hybrid model.
• Some prior experience in business development or sales.

Responsibilities

• Assist with identifying and qualifying new business leads.
• Organise and maintain the CRM and business development pipeline.
• Book and coordinate meetings with prospects.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Proactivity

Client relationship management

Education

Experience in business development or customer service

Tools

CRM software

Job description

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Location: Cornwall, UK (Hybrid – Office near Falmouth and Remote)

Salary: £26,000 per annum + performance bonuses

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Location: Cornwall, UK (Hybrid – Office near Falmouth and Remote)

Salary: £26,000 per annum + performance bonuses

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

About Us – Futureproof Cornwall Ltd

At Futureproof Cornwall Ltd, we help businesses unlock sustainable growth through innovative strategy, data-driven insight and practical implementation. In other words, we help Cornish businesses get more customers using the bleddy internet and digital marketing!

Based in beautiful Cornwall, our growing team works with ambitious clients across a range of sectors to deliver results that matter. We are focused on helping Cornish businesses with a Cornish (or Cornwall residing) team of employees. We are official sponsors of Man Down CIC, Falmouth, and Falmouth United FC. Learn more about our work and ethos at futureproofcornwall.co.uk .

The Opportunity

We’re looking for a motivated and detail-driven Business Development Assistant to join our small but dynamic team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a pivotal role in supporting our business development efforts and contributing to our continued growth.

Working closely with both our Business Development Manager and Company Director , you’ll help us identify new opportunities, build meaningful client relationships, and keep our sales pipeline running smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with identifying, researching and qualifying new business leads
• Organise and maintain the CRM and business development pipeline
• Book and coordinate prospect meetings and discovery calls
• Support in preparing presentations and pitch materials
• Attend virtual and in-person meetings with prospects where needed
• Carry out follow-ups on warm leads and nurture relationships
• Maintain accurate records of outreach and outcomes
• Provide admin and organisational support across business development activities
• Contribute to sales strategy sessions and client proposal development
• Administrative and compliance tasks relating to new contracts and tendering

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking someone who is:

• Organised, proactive and great with follow-through
• A confident communicator, both in writing and on calls
• Tech-savvy with experience using CRM systems or similar tools
• Comfortable working independently and managing multiple tasks
• Interested in sales, client relationships and business growth
• A team player who enjoys contributing to a collaborative culture

Essential Requirements

• Full UK working rights
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in a hybrid model (a mix of home and office-based work near Falmouth, Cornwall)
• Some prior experience in business development, customer service, sales or admin roles
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Google and online collaboration tools

Desirable (but not essential)

• Experience with CRM software (e.g. HubSpot, Salesforce, Pipedrive)
• Familiarity with lead generation or outbound sales campaigns
• Interest in marketing, digital business or consultancy services

What We Offer

• £26,000 salary (full-time, permanent) plus performance bonuses
• Flexible hybrid working pattern
• 28 days annual leave including bank holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• Supportive, friendly and forward-thinking team
• The chance to help shape the future of a growing Cornwall-based business

How to Apply

If you’re excited by this opportunity and want to grow your career with a values-led company, we’d love to hear from you.

Send your CV and a short covering letter outlining your interest and suitability for the role to [e-mail]

Deadline for applications:

Open until filled

Need to Know

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Applicants must be based in Cornwall or within reasonable commuting distance to Falmouth.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Business Development and Sales

• Industries

  Marketing Services

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