Sales and Business Development Associate in London

Sales and Business Development Associate in London

London Full-Time 45000 - 80000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Engage with Independent Financial Advisers to generate new business leads and support investment professionals.
  • Company: Dynamic firm in Mayfair, offering a collaborative and ambitious work environment.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus structure, hybrid working, and career growth opportunities.
  • Other info: Be part of a company that supports climate action and charitable initiatives.
  • Why this job: Join a respected team and make an impact in the financial services sector.
  • Qualifications: Strong communication skills and previous sales experience in financial services.

The predicted salary is between 45000 - 80000 £ per year.

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.

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We think you need these skills to ace Sales and Business Development Associate in London

Verbal Communication Skills
Outbound Sales
Client Interaction
Relationship Building
Attention to Detail
Organisational Skills
CRM Management