We are recruiting pm behalf of our client for a committed Business Development Coordinator. Our client is looking to grow their team as they expand their UK distribution partnership with a key supplier.

This is a brand-new role with the exciting opportunity to shape how the business identifies and builds new business opportunities across a range of industries. You’ll research potential markets, generate leads, and support the sales team — helping to drive the company’s growth.

Key Responsibilities

· Research and identify new business opportunities and target industries within the UK.

· Generate, qualify, and follow up on leads to create a strong sales pipeline.

· Contact potential customers to introduce our products and set up meetings.

· Support the sales department in managing leads and coordinating client communication.

· Work closely with internal teams including sales, import/export, and management.

· Maintain accurate records of leads, opportunities, and interactions.

· Prepare and process sales orders, invoices, quotations, and contracts

· Maintain and update customer records in the CRM system

· Track sales orders from initiation to delivery, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

· Assist the sales team with proposals, pricing, and product information.

· Generate regular sales reports for management

About You

· Experience in business development, sales, or account management

· Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

· Strong research and analytical abilities to identify new market opportunities.

· Confident with outreach — comfortable contacting new businesses by phone and email.

· Highly organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple projects.

· Experience with CRM/ERP systems and Microsoft Office tools (Excel experience is preferred). Strong administrative skills are necessary in this role.

· Understanding of import/export or distribution (an advantage, not essential).

What’s in it for you –

· Opportunity to shape a brand-new role and make a direct impact on business growth.

· Collaborative and supportive team environment.

· Pay £14.75-£16.85 per hour. Temporary to permanent role. This will be appraised after the first 6 months

· Genuine potential for the position to become permanent as the business grows.

· Hours Monday -Thursday 8.30am – 5pm, Friday 8.30am – 1pm