Senior Business Development Associate

Senior Business Development Associate Location: London Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time Job Description A fast‑growing UK investment firm is looking to hire a Senior Business Development Associate to take ownership of a UK region and work closely with an experienced Internal BDM. The Senior Business Development Associate role acts as the bridge between BDA and Internal BDM, with a single‑region focus and progressive responsibility for activity, meeting quality, and early‑stage pipeline creation. It forms a structured pathway into the Internal BDM role, reducing ramp‑up time, strengthening regional outcomes, and supporting adviser engagement at a deeper and more strategic level. Job Duties * Own and develop a dedicated UK territory, creating and executing a quarterly plan to drive regional growth * Segment and prioritise advisers and firms, focusing effort on high-value opportunities * Partner closely with the Regional Business Development Manager to deliver a joint regional business plan * Execute structured outbound calling campaigns to engage advisers and generate new opportunities * Act as the first point of contact for inbound enquiries, delivering timely and high-quality responses * Qualify and secure meetings for the Regional BDM, including pre-call research, agenda setting, and follow-up * Source, manage, and progress opportunities through the sales pipeline, supporting revenue and subscription outcomes * Maintain accurate and up-to-date Salesforce records, supporting forecasting and pipeline reporting * Support the rollout of sales and marketing campaigns, capturing adviser feedback and market insights * Attend adviser and industry events and drive post-event follow-up to create new business opportunities Additional requirements * Strong sales and interpersonal skills with excellent relationship‑building ability. * High‑quality written English and professional communication standards. * Strong work ethic with flexibility, adaptability and a proactive mindset. * Ability to work both independently and collaboratively. * IT confident (Microsoft Office, Teams, Zoom); Salesforce experience is advantageous. * Based within a commutable distance to London for regular office attendance. * Willing to travel to your region and attend adviser events when required. Working Conditions The role is office based within Greater London with standard full-time working hours, Monday to Friday. Occasional travel within the United Kingdom may be necessary to meet client or business requirements. The working environment is professional and fast-paced, requiring adaptability and responsiveness to changing priorities.