Business Development Assistant

Location: Office-based at V Works, Village Hotel, Maidstone
Hours: Part-time, 20 hours per week
Salary: £16,000 per annum + uncapped commission


About the Role

We are looking for a proactive and driven Business Development Assistant to join our growing team within the events industry. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys building relationships, identifying opportunities, and contributing directly to business growth.

You'll be based at V Works, the coworking space within Village Hotel Maidstone. As part of the role, you'll receive a complimentary Village Hotel gym membership and free on-site parking.

While we are ideally looking for an immediate start, we are happy to wait for the right candidate.



Key Responsibilities

Research industries and identify potential leads and opportunities
Generate and qualify new business opportunities through LinkedIn, email, phone, and networking
Build rapport and develop relationships with prospective clients
Use LinkedIn Sales Navigator to identify and engage decision-makers
Manage and update your leads in our HubSpot CRM system
Work towards agreed KPIs and performance targets
Attend trade shows, networking events, and client meetings when required
Organise and manage your own diary and workload
Stay up to date with trends within the events industry and confidently discuss these with clients
Create and maintain consistent LinkedIn content and activity
Identify new opportunities and emerging markets


What We're Looking For

Previous experience in sales, business development, lead generation, or a similar role
Experience using LinkedIn Sales Navigator
Experience with CRM systems, ideally HubSpot, or a willingness to learn
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
A confident and professional approach to outreach
Self-motivated, organised, and able to work independently
Financially motivated and target-driven
Comfortable working towards KPIs and performance objectives


Package and Benefits

£16,000 annual salary based on 20 hours per week
£50 commission for every qualified lead meeting booked
2.6% commission on the first converted booking per lead
Uncapped commission structure
Monthly bonus incentives for achieving targets
Complimentary Village Hotel gym membership
Free on-site parking
Career development within a growing business


If you're ambitious, commercially minded, and enjoy connecting with people, we'd love to hear from you.