Business Development Associate – Cambridge

Hunter Selection; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Christmas shutdown

Life insurance cover of X4 salary

Job summary

Ruth Wagstaff Recruitment Ltd is working with an innovative engineering business in Cambridge that is developing market-leading electric bike technology. They’re seeking a Business Development Associate to help grow the customer base, build relationships with bike shops and end users, and identify new commercial opportunities.

The role is a mix of office-based work and customer visits, aligned with the 09:00am – 17:00pm, Monday to Friday schedule.

Qualifications

• Proven sales and business development experience.
• Experience managing customers through the full sales process.
• Knowledge of bicycles or e-bikes.

Responsibilities

• Develop new business opportunities, with focus on growing bike shop partnerships.
• Generate leads and drive outbound sales activity.
• Conduct customer meetings, product demonstrations and presentations.
• Manage the sales process from enquiry through to order completion.
• Build strong customer relationships and provide ongoing support.
• Maintain CRM records and collaborate with internal teams to ensure delivery.

Skills

Proven sales and business development

CRM systems proficiency

Self-motivated

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Business Development Associate

Cambridge

£35,000 – £45,000 plus commission

09:00am – 17:00pm | Monday to Friday

Benefits

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Christmas shutdown
• Life insurance cover of X4 salary

I’m working with an innovative engineering business that’s developing market-leading electric bike technology. They’re looking for a Business Development Associate to help grow the customer base, build relationships with bike shops and end users, and identify new commercial opportunities. It’s a mix of office-based work and customer visits, so it’s ideal for someone who enjoys both relationship building and business development.

Roles/Responsibilities

• Develop new business opportunities, with a focus on growing bike shop partnerships
• Generate leads and drive outbound sales activity
• Conduct customer meetings, product demonstrations and presentations
• Manage the sales process from enquiry through to order completion
• Build strong customer relationships and provide ongoing support
• Maintain CRM records and collaborate with internal teams to ensure successful delivery

About You

• Must be happy to attend customer visits (occasional over-night stays)
• Knowledge of bicycles or e-bikes
• Proven sales and business development experience
• Experience managing customers through the full sales process
• Self-motivated, organised and confident using CRM systems
• Experience within an engineering, manufacturing or cycling-related environment

Code: INDENM

Job Tenure: Permanent
Salary: £35000 – £45000 per annum + Commission
Location: Cambridge, Cambridgeshire