Growth & Business Development Associate

THE·TEAM; Orpington; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

THE·TEAM in the United Kingdom is seeking a commercially curious Business Development Associate / Researcher based in our Orpington office with a hybrid working pattern. You will generate opportunities across key growth areas, build a network of brands, agencies and rights holders, and lead on pitches with support from senior colleagues.

Travel across the UK for client meetings and events is expected. This role offers ownership of your pipeline and the chance to develop a career in a dynamic

Qualifications

• You’ll need to build relationships and open doors with key decision-makers.
• Strong prospecting and outreach abilities to create opportunities.
• Excellent communication skills for pitches and client conversations.

Responsibilities

• Generate new business opportunities across growth areas: high-value prospects, new sectors, and existing client development.
• Build and develop your industry network to secure meetings with key decision-makers.
• Lead on and contribute to pitch opportunities, with support from senior colleagues and the project management team.
• Manage and update the new business pipeline consistently.
• Actively use the commercial tracker to provide accurate reporting on all client activity.
• Prospect and engage potential clients through outbound activity.
• Develop an understanding of client needs and challenges, both current and future.
• Take responsibility for revenue generation from new and prospective clients, as well as cross-selling into existing accounts.

Skills

Relationship-building

Prospecting

Negotiation

Communication

Networking

Tools

CRM

LinkedIn

Job description

THE·TEAM in the United Kingdom is seeking a commercially curious Business Development Associate / Researcher based in our Orpington office with a hybrid working pattern. You will generate opportunities across key growth areas, build a network of brands, agencies and rights holders, and lead on pitches with support from senior colleagues.

Travel across the UK for client meetings and events is expected. This role offers ownership of your pipeline and the chance to develop a career in a dynamic