Business Development Associate

Hyper Recruitment Solutions; East Ham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment services company in the UK is seeking a Business Development Associate to support the Business Development Manager and the commercial team. The role focuses on lead generation, research, and sales support with an aim to develop into a client-facing business development professional. Candidates should ideally possess relevant sales experience and knowledge of CRM systems such as Salesforce. This is a full-time entry-level position offering a salary between £30,000 and £32,000.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree in a science, business, or related discipline (preferred but not essential).
• Proven industry experience in sales, lead generation, or a commercial support role.
• Working knowledge and practical experience with CRM systems (ideally Salesforce).

Responsibilities

• Conduct desk research to identify new potential clients in target markets.
• Maintain Salesforce with accurate and up-to-date prospect, lead, and opportunity data.
• Coordinate distribution of targeted marketing materials and collateral to prospects.
• Join initial discovery calls to take notes and ensure follow-up actions are tracked.

Skills

Lead generation

Sales support

CRM systems

Education

Relevant degree in a science or business discipline

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Business Development Associate

Location: London, England. Salary: £30,000-£32,000. Full-time. Entry level.

Role Overview

We are looking for a Business Development Associate to support the Business Development Manager and the wider commercial team in building a strong pipeline of opportunities for our client. This role focuses on lead generation, research, prospect engagement, and sales support, with the goal of developing into a client‑facing business development professional over time.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct desk research to identify new potential clients in target markets (UK, EU, North America).
• Maintain Salesforce with accurate and up-to-date prospect, lead, and opportunity data.
• Coordinate distribution of targeted marketing materials and collateral to prospects.
• Join initial discovery calls where appropriate to take notes and ensure follow‑up actions are tracked.

Required Skills and Experience

• Relevant degree in a science, business, or related discipline (preferred but not essential).
• Proven industry experience in sales, lead generation, or a commercial support role.
• Working knowledge and practical experience with CRM systems (ideally Salesforce).