Strategic BizDev & Research Associate

THE; Orpington; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

THE in Orpington is seeking a commercially curious Business Development Associate / Researcher to generate new business, build relationships across brands, agencies and rights holders, and own the pipeline. You will lead on opportunities with support from senior colleagues and travel across the UK for meetings and events, with hybrid working from the Orpington office.

You should be comfortable taking ownership, staying resilient, and turning conversations into opportunities in a fast-moving

Qualifications

• Proven ability to build relationships and open doors with key decision-makers.
• Experience in driving new business and managing a sales pipeline.
• Comfortable networking across brands, agencies and rights holders.

Responsibilities

• Generate new business opportunities across growth areas and sectors.
• Build and develop your industry network to secure meetings with decision-makers.
• Lead on pitch opportunities with support from senior colleagues.
• Manage and update the new business pipeline consistently.
• Prospect and engage potential clients through outbound activity.
• Develop understanding of client needs and challenges to drive revenue.

Skills

Relationship-building

Business development

Networking

Persistence

Job description

THE in Orpington is seeking a commercially curious Business Development Associate / Researcher to generate new business, build relationships across brands, agencies and rights holders, and own the pipeline. You will lead on opportunities with support from senior colleagues and travel across the UK for meetings and events, with hybrid working from the Orpington office.

You should be comfortable taking ownership, staying resilient, and turning conversations into opportunities in a fast-moving