Sales and Business Development Associate

Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Limited; London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent tech recruitment consultancy in the UK seeks a Sales & Business Development Associate based in Mayfair. The ideal candidate will drive business leads, engage with Independent Financial Advisers, and enjoy the dynamic environment of financial services. The role offers a competitive salary, opportunities for career growth, and a supportive team culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary plus bonus/commission

Hybrid working with two days from home

Central Mayfair office location

Opportunities for long-term career growth

Qualifications

• Previous experience in sales or client development within financial services.
• Strong verbal communication and proactive relationship-building skills.
• Detail-oriented and well-organized in following up actions.

Responsibilities

• Reach out to Independent Financial Advisers (IFAs) via phone and email.
• Book qualified meetings for senior investment professionals.
• Keep CRM records accurate with contact history and meeting notes.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Client Interaction

Proactive Attitude

Relationship Building

Organizational Skills

Job description

Sales & Business Development Associate
45k- 80k + OTE (bonus/commission) + full benefits package
Mayfair, London Full-time, Permanent Hybrid (2 days WFH)

If you're a confident communicator with a commercial mindset and a keen interest in investment services, this could be the ideal next step in your career.
We're looking for a driven and articulate Sales & Business Development Associate to join our growing team in the heart of Mayfair. You'll play a pivotal role in generating new business leads and opening doors for our Investment and Fund Managers by engaging with Independent Financial Advisers (IFAs) across the UK.
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys outbound sales, is confident with client interaction, and wants to develop their career in financial services with a respected and ambitious firm.
What you'll be doing:

Proactively reach out to IFAs via phone and email to introduce our services
Book qualified, high-quality meetings for our senior investment professionals
Join occasional client meetings to support with note-taking and follow-up
Help prepare and distribute factsheets, brochures, and other marketing materials
Keep CRM records accurate and up to date with contact history and meeting notes
Share feedback and insights from the market to support our broader distribution strategy
What we're looking for:

A clear, confident phone manner and strong verbal communication skills
A proactive attitude and motivation to build relationships and open new doors
Previous experience in sales, telesales, or client development within financial services
Well-organised, detail-oriented, and reliable in following up actions
A collaborative mindset - you're happy to support team-wide projects and goals
A genuine interest in investment management and the IFA landscape
What's in it for you:

Competitive base salary plus bonus/commission structure
Hybrid working with two days from home each week
Central Mayfair office location
Opportunities for long-term career growth within an expanding business
If you're looking for your next challenge in a professional but down-to-earth team and want to play an active role in growing client relationships, we'd love to hear from you.

Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd is a leading independent tech recruitment consultancy in the UK. For every CV sent to clients, we donate 1 to The Born Free Foundation. We are a Climate Action Workforce in partnership with Ecologi. If this role isn't right for you, explore our referral reward program with payouts at interview and placement milestones. Visit our website for details. Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.