Business Development Assistant - Mortlake

Office Angels; London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A contactless technology start-up is seeking a proactive Business Development Assistant in London. You will raise brand awareness, generate new contacts, and conduct demonstrations. Ideal candidates are self-starting, confident communicators, and eager to take ownership. Competitive salary of £26,000-£30,000, alongside benefits including 23 days holiday, pension, and team socials.

Benefits

Casual work attire

Cycle to work scheme

Paid time off

Pension plan

Team socials

Qualifications

• Highly motivated and self-starting, with a passion for growth.
• Confident communicator who enjoys phone-based outreach.
• Natural relationship builder with strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Raise brand awareness across multiple industries via phone and email outreach.
• Proactively generate new contacts through networking, research, and cold calling.
• Conduct in-person demonstrations to stakeholders.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Self-motivation

Adaptability

Organizational skills

Job description

Business Development Assistant

Location: Mortlake - Office-based
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am-5:30pm (flexible)
Start Date: Ideally September (some flexibility)

Salary: £26,000-£30,000
Contract Type: Permanent

23 days holiday plus bank holidays plus Christmas shut down

Overview

Our client, a small and fast-growing start-up at the forefront of contactless NFC technology, is seeking a proactive and enthusiastic Business Development Assistant. This is a unique opportunity to join a passionate team working on meaningful safeguarding projects across the UK and USA.

If you're a natural relationship builder with a "get up and go" attitude, excited by the challenge of growing a business and confident in taking initiative, this role offers the chance to take full ownership and make a real impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Raise brand awareness across multiple industries via phone and email outreach


• Proactively generate new contacts through networking, research, and cold calling


• Conduct in-person demonstrations to stakeholders including charities, care homes, and emergency services


• Respond to incoming enquiries and support customer communications


• Build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing clients


• Collaborate with the business development team to manage CRM and internal systems


• Support with sample preparation, social media growth, website content ideas, and marketing campaigns

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Highly motivated and self-starting, with a passion for growth


• Confident communicator who enjoys phone-based outreach


• Natural relationship builder with strong interpersonal skills


• Organised, adaptable, and creative


• Eager to take ownership and shape the role as the company evolves

No technical background or qualifications required-full training provided.

Perks & Benefits

• Casual work attire


• Cycle to work scheme


• Paid time off (holiday/sick pay)


• Pension plan


• 23 days holiday + bank holidays + Christmas shutdown


• Team socials and bonding days

Please apply or contact joan.collins@office angels.com

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