Business Development Associate

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 28 April 2026
LOCATION
London
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Associate
SALARY
£60,000 / year
CATEGORY
Sales & Business Development
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SKILLS

B2B sales Professional services sales Pipeline management Deal closing Business communication LinkedIn Sales Navigator HubSpot Aircall

FULL DESCRIPTION

Business Development Associate

Company: [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk]

Location: London, UK

Work Type: On-site

Job Type: Full-time

Experience Level: Associate

Salary Range: £20k-£60k

About the Role

To support the expansion of the [Employer hidden] VDR in the UK, we’re looking for a Business Development Associate / Manager based in London. You’ll proactively prospect outbound opportunities, acquiring new customers with the ultimate goal of closing deals

As a front-line, quota-carrying team member, you will actively reach out to new customers and oversee a pipeline of opportunities. Engaging proactively with key decision-makers across Finance and Investment Banking sectors, you’ll accelerate our continuous revenue growth in the UK market

Tools we use: LinkedIn Sales Navigator, HubSpot, AmpleMarket, Aircall, Clay

What the job involves

  • Deliver sales targets by focusing on new customer acquisition
  • Proactively build and manage a pipeline, working with Investment Banking accounts and constantly developing new opportunities
  • Actively contribute to the execution of the sales and marketing strategy for the UK region
  • Take part in arranging M&A Community events, enhancing [Employer hidden]' visibility
  • Deliver compelling product presentations to clients
  • Structure, negotiate, and close deals
  • Consistently share insights and provide updates to customers
  • Provide relevant customer feedback to the product development and management teams
  • Collaborate with Customer Success and Inside Sales to grow customer satisfaction and the company’s revenue

Who you are

  • 1+ years of experience in a full 360 – from origination to closing – within B2B or professional services sector
  • Ability to effectively engage with decision-makers
  • A track record of successfully managing pipelines and closing deals
  • Exceptional business communication skills to structure persuasive pitches and navigate client discovery

Desirable

  • Experience with M&A or financial industry
  • Experience with tools like LinkedIn Sales Navigator, HubSpot, AmpleMarket, Aircall, Clay

Application process

  • Screening call with the Talent Acquisition Specialist (30-45 mins)
  • Hiring Manager interview (60 mins)
  • Role Play with the Hiring Manager (60 mins)
  • Competency-based interview with the Talent Acquisition Specialist (60 mins)
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