Business Development Associate
Working Hours – 0900 – 1700 Monday – Friday
Neath, Wales – Office based
Ready to kick-start your B2B sales career in a booming construction, residential market? As a Business Development Associate, you'll build relationships with residential developers, client managers and block managers, mastering the art of nurturing your clients, by telephone and remote and face-to-face selling.
You will assume responsibility for managing the full sales cycle; from lead generation to project conversion, ensuring commercial success whilst promoting our Products and Services. Office based with a national remit, the role may require some travel.
About Us
For over 40 years, The Safety Letterbox Company has set the standard in mail, parcel and SIB security, delivering cutting-edge solutions that safeguard deliveries and streamline operations for residential, commercial, and public-sector clients. Our decades of expertise mean every product we design combines proven reliability with next-generation technology.
Built on a foundation of continuous innovation and deep industry partnerships, we anticipate tomorrow's challenges today. By exceeding every benchmark in quality, convenience, and efficiency, we're committed to shaping the future of secure delivery systems—and giving our customers true peace of mind.
we're entering a bold new phase of expansion—scaling our reach, diversifying our product range, and unlocking new markets across residential, commercial, and public sectors. For driven sales professionals, this is a rare opportunity to join a business with deep roots and fresh momentum.
You won't just be selling—you will be shaping strategy, carving out new territories, and helping define how we grow. If you're ready to make your mark in a company that's investing in innovation, people, and long-term success, we want to hear from you.
What You'll Do
* Research and map prospective residential developers, client managers and block managers
* Initiate targeted cold calls, LinkedIn outreach and email campaigns
* Cold-call and email decision-makers to introduce our solutions
* Schedule and lead Teams presentations and on-site meetings
* Support Senior Sales & Management with proposal development and bid submission
* Represent us at industry events and networking groups
Who You Are
* 6–12 months in a customer-facing role, or entry-level sales position
* Natural resilience, curiosity and entrepreneurial drive, curious to learn and improve
* Excellent listening skills and ability to build trust quickly
* Strong planner: diary management and territory mapping come naturally
* Full UK driving licence and willing to travel
What We Offer
* Base salary (£26k–£30k) plus bonus
* 22 days' holiday plus 8 bank holidays, pension
* Structured progression to Senior BDM within 18–24 months
* Mentorship, shadowing and regular skills workshops
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £26,000.00-£30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Free parking
* On-site parking
Work Location: In person