Business Development Associate

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Job description

Role Description

We're looking for outstanding people who are energetic, determined and super smart to join our Business Development team as Associates. This is a unique opportunity to join a rapidly-growing, profitable and self-funded start-up, learn valuable business development skills, and make an impact.

UpSlide is the number one productivity solution provider for Financial Services. Our software dramatically improves the functionality of PowerPoint, Word, Excel and Power BI and enables users at firms like Citi, KPMG, and BNP Paribas to focus on high value tasks rather than formatting or copy-pasting.

We're scaling-up with 100 employees across our offices in London, New York, Paris (HQ), Singapore, and Berlin; with 20, growing soon to 28, in London. Despite the pandemic, the London office - which looks after EMEA (excluding DACH and France) - grew revenue by 50% in the last year, equipping thousands of professionals with our solution.

Responsibilities

You'll work closely with the Business Development team and Head of Business Development to seek out new business opportunities and start meaningful conversations with potential clients in the UK and beyond.

We leverage smart strategies and channels to deliver high impact results.

During your first year at UpSlide you'll:

Research companies, sectors and markets to optimise our approach
Work closely with the senior business development team to strategise on key accounts, industries and geographies
Define and implement intelligent outbound campaigns - email, phone, events and more
Identify and target future key clients and contacts
Secure initial meetings with senior executives and create new business opportunities
Look for opportunities to innovate and optimise lead generation

This role will provide you with the knowledge and skills to become a successful business development professional and insight into the process of scaling-up a B2B tech business.

There are opportunities for progression within the business development team. This role also provides a great platform for a career in entrepreneurship, marketing, partnerships and growth.

Requirements

Minimum 2:1 or equivalent from a top-tier university or business school
Entrepreneurial, determined and goal-driven team player
Intelligent, analytical and curious
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Eligible to work in the UK

Bonus points if you have:

Experience in sales, business development, partnerships, or marketing
Familiarity with financial and professional services
A second language

Salary: £32k p.a.

Start date: ASAP

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