Business Development Associate in East Ham

Business Development Associate

Location: London, England. Salary: £30,000-£32,000. Full-time. Entry level.

Role Overview

We are looking for a Business Development Associate to support the Business Development Manager and the wider commercial team in building a strong pipeline of opportunities for our client. This role focuses on lead generation, research, prospect engagement, and sales support, with the goal of developing into a client‑facing business development professional over time.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct desk research to identify new potential clients in target markets (UK, EU, North America).
• Maintain Salesforce with accurate and up-to-date prospect, lead, and opportunity data.
• Coordinate distribution of targeted marketing materials and collateral to prospects.
• Join initial discovery calls where appropriate to take notes and ensure follow‑up actions are tracked.

Required Skills and Experience

• Relevant degree in a science, business, or related discipline (preferred but not essential).
• Proven industry experience in sales, lead generation, or a commercial support role.
• Working knowledge and practical experience with CRM systems (ideally Salesforce).