Business Development Associate

OPD (Oxford Product Design); Worcester; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job description

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE

Permanent Full Time Position. Based: Harwell [office-based]

Salary: £35,000pa

JOB PURPOSE

The Business Development Associate will play a key role in supporting the sales team by ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the sales process.

ABOUT YOU

You’ll have at least 3 years of relevant experience, gained within a technical engineering or product design environment.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain our CRM database with accurate and up-to-date records, and tracking sales progress
• Track the sales pipeline, providing regular reports on the status of leads and opportunities
• Assist with preparing and writing proposals, quotes and other client-facing documents.
• Research relevant grant opportunities and assist the sales team in writing and submitting grant applications
• Track our existing client base, and work with senior leaders to ensure that they are regularly engaged, creating opportunities for future business
• Welcoming clients, signing clients in, providing refreshments, making sure the meeting room is set up in advance of client meetings
• Assist the sales team with other admin tasks to support the sales process, including research into potential new sectors, preparing meeting materials, and generating regular reports

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

• Knowledge of product development terminology and project management methodologies
• Strong written communication skills, able to draft proposals and grant applications
• Team player, who is comfortable working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
• A keen eye for detail
• Competent Microsoft Suite skills, especially Excel and PowerPoint
• Experienced at database administration
• Strong at organisation and time management
• Good at prioritising workload
• Strong team player who can work both collaboratively and autonomously

ABOUT US

At Oxford Product Design (OPD) we’re on a mission to make things better. Better for the products we design, the clients we work with, our people working here, our planet and everyone we connect with along the way.

Our exceptional team of professional problem solvers work with both start-ups on ground-breaking new ideas, as well as some of the world’s leading brands on category-defining products that improve how we humans live and work.

As innovators we are curious, experimental, creative and passionate. But our pragmatic, precise approach and highly technical expertise mean that manufacturability and risk management are at the core of everything we do.

Our values underpin the way we work and shape what we do.

Collaborate. Building strong relationships through trust, integrity and respect

Innovate. Problem solvers, driven by curiosity and a quest for perfection

Delight. Exceeding expectations for our people, our clients and their customers

We are based in a beautiful historic barn in Harwell, Oxfordshire. There is plenty of on-site parking and the studio is well connected by bus and rail links.

WHAT YOU’LL GET IN RETURN

You’ll play a key part in our continued growth and work with great people in a supportive and flexible working environment.

We offer a competitive salary, pension, health insurance and bonus scheme. You’ll get 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) and paid leave on your birthday, wedding day, or if you’re buying a house or taking your child for their first day at school. You can purchase another 5 days of holiday a year, spread across 12 months, or sell back holiday at any point. After 3 years of working at OPD you can apply for an unpaid sabbatical of up to 3 months, increasing to 6 months after 6 years.

You’ll be allocated ten days of training per year, with a training budget of up to 5% of your annual salary. We’re a member of the cycle to work scheme which allows you to purchase a bike and related accessories tax free, we offer season ticket loans and have an Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family.

HOW TO APPLY

Please send us a copy of your CV and a cover letter letting us know why you’re a good fit for the role to [e-mail]

Direct applicants only, please - no agencies.