Business Development Associate
5 hours ago
London
Business Development Associate Location: London (Fully Onsite) Department: Commercial / Sales Reports to: Commercial Team Lead Join Conosco and Help Businesses Transform Through Technology At Conosco, we help ambitious organisations unlock the full potential of technology through managed IT services, cloud solutions, cybersecurity, business continuity, and digital transformation expertise. We are looking for a driven, ambitious, and commercially minded Business Development Associate to join our growing Commercial Team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives on building relationships, opening doors, creating opportunities, and making a direct impact on business growth. This is not a traditional sales development role. You'll be trusted to engage decision-makers, run discovery conversations, develop opportunities, and progress deals through the sales cycle. Working alongside experienced sales and technical specialists, you'll play a key role in helping organisations solve real business challenges through technology. If you're motivated by targets, enjoy speaking with senior business leaders, and want a clear pathway into a Business Development Manager role, we'd love to hear from you. What You'll Be Doing: Generate New Business Opportunities • Identify and engage organisations that fit Conosco's ideal customer profile, • Build and maintain a healthy pipeline of SMB and mid-market prospects, • Research target organisations and key decision-makers, • Create and execute strategic outreach campaigns Drive Outbound Sales Activity You'll be responsible for creating new opportunities through: • Cold calling, • Email outreach, • LinkedIn networking and social selling, • Event follow-up and networking activities, • Marketing campaign engagement Your objective will be to secure meetings with senior stakeholders, including: • Managing Directors, • CEOs, • Finance Directors, • IT Managers, • Heads of Technology, • Operations Leaders Conduct Discovery & Qualification Meetings You'll lead meaningful conversations to understand: • Current IT environments and support models, • Cybersecurity risks and challenges, • Cloud adoption and transformation plans, • Business growth objectives, • Operational pain points and inefficiencies You'll qualify opportunities and determine how Conosco's services can deliver measurable value. Position Technology Solutions Develop expertise across our core service portfolio, including: • Fully Managed IT Support, • Co-Managed IT Services, • Cybersecurity Solutions, • Microsoft 365 & Azure Cloud Services, • Backup & Disaster Recovery, • Business Continuity Solutions, • Mobile Communications You'll confidently communicate the commercial and operational benefits of our solutions to prospective clients. Support Proposal Development & Sales Progression • Work alongside technical specialists to develop tailored solutions, • Assist in preparing commercial proposals and recommendations, • Present solutions to prospective customers, • Progress opportunities through the sales cycle, • Manage smaller opportunities through to close Collaborate Across the Business You'll work closely with: • Marketing Teams, • Technical Consultants, • Pre-Sales Specialists, • Service Delivery Teams, • Senior Sales Leadership Ensuring prospects experience a seamless journey from initial engagement through to onboarding. Manage Your Pipeline • Maintain accurate CRM records, • Track sales activity and performance metrics, • Report on pipeline development and opportunities, • Forecast potential revenue generation, • Consistently work towards and exceed sales targets What We're Looking For Essential Experience • Experience in sales, business development, lead generation, or account management, • Proven ability to generate and develop new business opportunities, • Experience conducting outbound prospecting activities, • Strong communication and presentation skills, • Confidence engaging senior decision-makers, • Excellent relationship-building abilities, • Strong organisational and pipeline management skills, • CRM experience and sales process discipline Personal Attributes We're looking for someone who is: ✔ Ambitious and career-focused ✔ Confident and resilient ✔ Highly motivated by success and achievement ✔ Naturally curious and consultative ✔ Commercially aware and business-minded ✔ Energetic and proactive ✔ Competitive and target-driven ✔ Passionate about building relationships Most importantly, you'll be someone who enjoys creating opportunities and helping clients solve business challenges through technology. Why Join Conosco? Career Progression That Rewards Performance This role offers a genuine pathway into a Business Development Manager position. From day one, you'll be trusted to: • Own your pipeline, • Develop opportunities independently, • Engage senior stakeholders, • Contribute directly to revenue growth As your success grows, you'll progress into larger opportunities, increased deal ownership, and greater strategic responsibility. High performers can expect accelerated career progression into senior commercial roles, with opportunities to influence go-to-market strategy, lead key client engagements, and mentor future team members. What Success Looks Like In your first 12 months, you'll be: • Building a strong pipeline of qualified opportunities, • Creating meaningful relationships with decision-makers, • Consistently exceeding activity and opportunity targets, • Contributing directly to new business revenue, • Becoming a trusted advisor to prospective clients, • Positioning yourself for promotion into a Business Development Manager role Ready to Build Your Sales Career? If you're a motivated sales professional looking for an opportunity where your effort directly impacts your success, and you want to develop your career within a growing technology business, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of a team that's helping businesses achieve more through technology
