Business Development Associate

Manchester, ENG, GB, United Kingdom

Job Description

About Thomas




At Thomas, we imagine a world of limitless human potential -- where people thrive through self-awareness and strong connections. For over 40 years, we've been a global leader in talent assessment, helping organisations recruit, retain, and develop exceptional people.


But now? We're rewriting the rules.


We're no longer just a traditional assessment provider -- we're transforming into a disruptive SaaS company. With the launch of our new platform,

Thomas Connect

, we're changing how teams communicate and collaborate. Think team profiling, behaviour comparison tools, and personalised development tips -- all driven by psychometric insight and designed to help people work smarter together.

Now for the exciting part...




We're opening a brand-new office in

Manchester

, and this role is part of our founding team there. It's a chance to be in on the ground floor -- shaping the energy, building the culture, and growing your career in a fast-paced, ambitious environment.

About the role




If you're looking to launch your career in SaaS sales and want to be part of something genuinely disruptive, this is it.


We're looking for someone who's

driven, a great communicator, and resilient

-- the kind of person who thrives on challenge and bounces back stronger. You'll be reporting to the Regional Director, working alongside a high-energy team focused on growth.

What you'll be doing


Lead Generation

- Prospect like a pro. You'll use cold calling, email, LinkedIn, and social selling to identify and engage new leads.


Client Engagement

- Start meaningful conversations. Understand potential customers' challenges and share how our SaaS solutions can help.


Sales Collaboration

- Work closely with our Sales team to create smart outreach strategies and keep the pipeline flowing.


CRM Management

- Keep everything on track. Log all activity and interactions in our CRM so we never miss a beat.


Marketing Alignment

- Partner with Marketing to help drive interest, test ideas, and fuel campaigns that work.

Requirements



What we're looking for


? You've got a degree in something businessy - like Business Studies, Management, or International Business (or a good story if not).

? You're confident, persuasive, and a great communicator.

? You want to work in sales - targets excite you, and you're not afraid of hearing "no."

? You're adaptable, keen to learn, and ready to grow in a fast-paced SaaS environment.

? You play well with others, but you can also take the lead and make things happen.

Bonus points if you also have...




? Experience in a customer-facing or sales role (think retail, recruitment, telesales, B2B - all welcome!)

? Used a CRM (like Salesforce or HubSpot)? Great. If not, we'll teach you.

? You're handy with LinkedIn and know how to research like a detective.


The kind of person who thrives here...




Great communicator

- You know how to speak and listen.

Gritty

- You bounce back fast and keep going.

?

Curious

- You ask the right questions and genuinely want to learn.

Energetic

- You bring positivity and pace to every day.

Organised

- You manage your time, your tasks, and your follow-ups like a pro.

Thomas Perform - Our Talent Assessment Tool




At Thomas, we don't just use CVs and interviews to make decisions -- we use our own science too. Thomas Perform is our own Talent Assessment Tool that helps us understand the behaviours, environment, and traits needed to succeed in this role.


We've created a job profile for this position, and it'll be used to guide our process -- giving us a deeper, more unbiased view of what makes a great fit. You'll learn more about it as you progress.

Ready to kick off your sales career with us?



Apply now -- we can't wait to hear from you.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD3188053
  • Industry
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  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Manchester, ENG, GB, United Kingdom
  • Education
    Not mentioned