Business Development Assistant Job at Social Value Portal Ltd (London)

Business Development Assistant

Social Value Portal Ltd

Location:
United Kingdom , London

Category:
Sales

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

35000.00 - 40000.00 GBP / Year

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Job Description:

Our client, a global construction consultancy is searching for a skilled Business Development Assistant to join their ever growing London office. The Business Development Assistant will be responsible for researching, identifying, and qualifying prospective clients across target markets and sectors. They will also play a key role in supporting the Directors and Project Directors of the company, by providing high quality lead intelligence, maintaining accurate CRM records, and assisting with all business development activities that contribute to pipeline growth. This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their career who is analytical, organised, and eager to develop within a commercial environment.

Job Responsibility:

Conduct research to identify potential client organisations across defined industries and sectors
Gather intelligence on organisations, key decision makers, market trends, and potential opportunities
Build and maintain lists of high-quality prospects aligned with the company's ideal client profile
Use tools such as LinkedIn, industry publications, databases, and internal resources to generate new leads
Assist in the early qualification of leads prior to engagement by the Directors
Ensure all new leads, opportunities, and client information are accurately logged into the REFLEX CRM system
Maintain data quality and completeness throughout the sales cycle
Regularly update the status of leads and opportunities based on interactions, research, and input from the Directors
Support CRM reporting by preparing summaries or dashboards as required
Provide administrative and research support for client meetings, presentations, and account planning
Assist with preparing briefing notes, meeting packs, and background research
Support with scheduling meetings or follow-up actions on behalf of the Directors where required
Help track progress against business development objectives and pipeline KPIs
Work closely with the wider Business Development team to share insights and maintain alignment on target sectors
Contribute to team meetings with research insights or market intelligence.

Requirements:

Strong research and analytical skills with the ability to interpret information quickly and accurately
Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
Confident using CRM systems (experience with Salesforce is advantageous but not essential)
Good written communication skills, especially for preparing summaries and reports
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, Teams)
Prior experience in a business development, sales support, or research-focused role
Understanding of B2B sales processes or client relationship management
Familiarity with LinkedIn Sales Navigator or other lead-gen tools
Proactive and self-motivated with a willingness to learn
Curious mindset and an interest in exploring industries, organisations, and markets
Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
Professional manner and ability to represent the Business Development team effectively
Strong work ethic and reliability in managing assigned tasks
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

Nice to have:

Prior experience in a business development, sales support, or research-focused role
Understanding of B2B sales processes or client relationship management
Familiarity with LinkedIn Sales Navigator or other lead-gen tools.

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 13, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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