Business Development Associate
| Posting date: | 18 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £30,000 to £35,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 March 2026 |
| Location: | SG1 1BP |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Smart10 Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | JO0000005436-44601 |
Summary
Business Development Associate
Location: Stevenage
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Salary:
Travel: 6 to 8 International Trips per Year, Europe and Middle East
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm
Office based five days per week unless travelling
Flexibility considered where required
About the Role
We are recruiting on behalf of our client for a Business Development Associate to join their growing team. This is a highly developmental position designed for an ambitious individual with long-term leadership potential.
The role offers significant exposure to international markets and high-value projects, with structured training and mentorship provided over an 18 to 24 month period. The successful candidate will work closely with senior colleagues to support new business activity and manage client relationships across Europe and the Middle East.
Projects can be valued up to £500,000, requiring professionalism, emotional maturity, and a consultative approach.
Key Responsibilities
·Supporting international business development activity across Europe and the Middle East
·Building and nurturing new and existing client relationships
·Assisting in the delivery and coordination of high-value projects
·Attending client meetings and site visits alongside senior team member
·Communicating clearly and professionally with international stakeholders
·Supporting account management and project management processes
·Maintaining accurate client and project records
Candidate Requirements
·Experience within consultative sales
·Account management and project coordination capability
·Professional and emotionally mature approach to client relationships
·Strong written and verbal communication skills
·Ability to adapt communication style to suit international audiences
·Willingness to learn and commit to long-term development
·Ambition to progress into a future leadership position
What's on Offer
·Competitive basic salary
·Structured 18 to 24 month development plan
·Significant investment in training and mentoring
·International travel exposure
·Clear long-term progression pathway
·Opportunity to grow into a senior leadership role over time
·Collaborative team environment, team of six
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