Business Development Assistant

Job description

Business Development Assistant – Join Our Growing Consultancy!

Location: Greater Belfast - Hybrid: 1 day per week from home, occasional travel to visit clients

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm

Salary: Competitive, plus performance-based incentives

We are a growing consultancy dedicated to helping organisations become stronger, safer, and more sustainable. We are looking for a proactive and enthusiastic Business Development Assistant to join our team and help us grow our client base while strengthening relationships with existing customers.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone with early experience in sales, marketing, or customer service who wants to develop their career in a supportive and professional environment.

What You’ll Do:

• Handle incoming enquiries and arrange sales meetings for Directors.
• Generate and follow up proposals.
• Maintain accurate records in our CRM (ZOHO).
• Research prospects, generate leads, and manage the end-to-end sales process.
• Produce reports and contribute to management insights.
• Attend trade exhibitions, conferences, and client meetings.
• Assist with marketing campaigns and contribute ideas to improve sales and marketing processes.

Skills & Experience:

• Some experience in a sales, marketing, or business support role (B2B preferred).
• Confident communicator over phone, email, and in person.
• Well-organised, detail-oriented, and able to follow through.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively.
• Familiarity with CRM systems and Microsoft Office.
• Driving licence and access to a car.
• Interest in quality, safety, or sustainability is a plus (training provided).

Personal Attributes:

• Positive, professional, and eager to learn.
• Self-motivated and goal-oriented.
• Friendly and confident in client interactions.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities.

What We Offer:

• Supportive environment with training and mentoring.
• Exposure to a wide range of business development and marketing activities.
• Opportunities to develop your career as the company grows.
• Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.

If you are driven, organised, and ready to take your career in business development to the next level, we would love to hear from you!

Apply today and be part of a consultancy making organisations stronger, safer, and more sustainable.

Extra information

Status

Closed

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Belfast

Type of Contract

Full Time Jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English