Business Development Associate

Hyper Recruitment Solutions LTD; Lewes; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company is seeking a Business Development Associate in East Sussex. The role involves supporting the Business Development Manager by generating leads, conducting research, and maintaining CRM data. Candidates should possess sales experience and knowledge of CRM systems, particularly Salesforce. This full-time position offers an excellent opportunity to develop into a client-facing role.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree in a science, business, or related discipline (preferred).
• 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.
• Maintain Salesforce with accurate lead and opportunity data.
• Coordinate distribution of marketing materials to prospects.
• Join initial discovery calls to take notes and track follow-ups.

Skills

Sales experience

Lead generation

Client engagement

CRM knowledge

Education

Relevant degree in science or business

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

ROLE OVERVIEW

We are currently looking for a Business Development Associate to join a leading pharmaceutical company based in the Sussex area. As the Business Development Associate, you will be responsible for supporting the Business Development Manager and the wider commercial team in building a strong pipeline of opportunities for our client. This role is focused 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.

Key Words: Business Development / Lead Generation / Pharmaceutical Sales / CRM / Salesforce / Prospecting / Client Engagement / Sales Support / Marketing Coordination / Pipeline Management.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

• 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.
• A working knowledge and practical experience with CRM systems (ideally Salesforce).

Job Info

Job Title: Business Development Associate

Company: Hyper Recruitment Solutions LTD

Location: Brighton, East Sussex

Sector: Medical, Pharmaceutical & Scientific

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full Time

Closes: Jan 1st 2026

Competitive