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

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.

• Research industries and identify potential leads and opportunities
• Generate and qualify new business opportunities through Linked In, email, phone, and networking
• Build rapport and develop relationships with prospective clients
• Use Linked In Sales Navigator to identify and engage decision-makers
• Manage and update your leads in our Hub Spot 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 Linked In content and activity
• Identify new opportunities and emerging markets

• Previous experience in sales, business development, lead generation, or a similar role
• Experience using Linked In Sales Navigator
• Experience with CRM systems, ideally Hub Spot, 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

• £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