Business Development Associate | AlphaSights
London, UK | Full-Time | Entry Level / Early Careers
1+ Years' Sales Experience | Business Development | Career Progression
THE OPPORTUNITY
Are you ambitious, commercially driven and looking to take your career to the next level?
AlphaSights is a global leader in knowledge services, connecting leading investment firms, consultancies and corporations with industry experts to support critical business decisions.
This opportunity is ideal for someone with 1+ years of sales or commercial experience who thrives in a fast-paced, target-driven environment and wants to develop a long-term career in business development and client relationship management.
We're looking for confident, motivated individuals who enjoy building relationships, working with high-profile clients and achieving ambitious targets.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
- Identifying and engaging with industry professionals and senior decision-makers
- Building relationships with experts and clients across a range of industries
- Conducting outbound outreach through calls, emails and professional networks
- Understanding client requirements and identifying suitable solutions
- Working towards individual and team performance targets
- Managing multiple projects and relationships in a fast-paced environment
- Collaborating with colleagues to deliver excellent client service
- Developing strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills
WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- Minimum 1 year of experience in sales, business development, client services or another commercial role
- Confident communicator with excellent interpersonal skills
- Naturally competitive, ambitious and motivated by achieving results
- Comfortable engaging with senior professionals and decision-makers
- Resilient, proactive and able to handle rejection
- Strong relationship-building, negotiation and problem-solving skills
- Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Degree in a related field (minimum 2:1)
- A genuine interest in business, financial markets and commercial growth
Previous experience in financial services or knowledge services is not essential. Candidates from recruitment, property, automotive, technology sales and other commercially focused environments are encouraged to apply.
WHY CONSIDER THIS OPPORTUNITY?
- Develop your career within a globally recognised business
- Gain exposure to leading investment firms, consultancies and international corporations
- Build valuable commercial, business development and relationship management skills
- Work in a high-performance, ambitious and collaborative environment
- Develop a strong foundation for progression into senior commercial and leadership positions
- Gain experience working with professionals across a wide range of industries
INTERESTED?
If you're an ambitious, commercially minded professional with 1+ years of experience and you're ready to explore your next career opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.
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