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Business Development Associate (Entry-Level)
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Business Development Associate (Entry-Level)
Entry-Level Business Development Associate
Location: Middlesbrough (On-site) Job Type: Full-time, Monday–Friday Salary: £26,000 – £31,000 per year + performance incentives Company: Meridian
Looking to start your career in business development and operations while gaining real-world experience across the North East?
Meridian is hiring motivated individuals to join our growing Middlesbrough team as we continue expanding across the North East. This opportunity is ideal for graduates and early-career professionals seeking to develop practical skills in business development, operations, customer engagement, leadership, and campaign management in a supportive, professional environment.
About the Role
As an Entry-Level Business Development Associate, you’ll gain hands-on experience across:
- Business development
- Operations
- Customer engagement
- Campaign coordination
- Sales performance
- Client support
This role is designed to provide:
- Structured training
- Practical experience in:
- Communication
- Leadership
- Business strategy
- Operational management
- Entrepreneurship
- Support to live client campaigns and business activities
This opportunity also offers a clear pathway into:
- Business operations
- Leadership
- Campaign management
- Client development as you progress within the company.
You’ll begin by developing core fundamentals in:
- Business development and client growth strategies
- Sales performance and KPI tracking
- Campaign support and client communication
- Team collaboration and operational coordination
- Customer engagement and brand representation
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As you develop, you’ll gain exposure to:
- Team leadership and mentoring
- Campaign management and client relations
- Recruitment and onboarding support
- Business operations and commercial strategy
- Performance management and operational development
You’ll work closely with experienced managers and mentors, who will support your ongoing professional development within the business.
Key Responsibilities
- Participate in ongoing training focused on:
- Business development
- Operations
- Leadership
- Communication
- Support the delivery and coordination of client campaigns
- Build and maintain professional relationships with customers and clients
- Monitor campaign performance metrics and KPIs
- Support day-to-day business operations and team coordination
- Represent client brands professionally during customer interactions
- Contribute to team objectives and overall business performance
Who We’re Looking For
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Self-motivated, organised, and proactive approach to work
- Interest in:
- Business development
- Operations
- Leadership
- Management
- Comfortable working in a team-focused environment
- Willingness to learn and develop professionally
- No prior experience required — full training provided
- Previous experience in:
- Customer service
- Retail
- Hospitality
- Sports
- Sales
- Or other customer-facing roles may be beneficial but is not essential
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What We Offer
- Structured training and one-to-one mentorship
- Clear progression opportunities into leadership and management roles
- Ongoing coaching and professional development
- Hands-on exposure to:
- Business operations
- Campaign management
- Opportunities to travel across the UK for:
- Campaign support
- Networking
- Opportunity to attend industry events and conferences
- Supportive and performance-focused team environment
Why Join Meridian?
At Meridian, we focus on developing individuals through:
- Practical experience
- Structured training
- Ongoing support
This role provides an opportunity to build transferable skills in:
- Business development
- Operations
- Communication
- Leadership
- Commercial strategy
While gaining practical experience within a growing organisation.
Additional Information
- Full-time, on-site role based in Middlesbrough
- Monday–Friday schedule
- Involves:
- Customer engagement
- Campaign support activities
- Applicants must be able to commute reliably
- Applicants must have the right to work in the UK
- Meridian is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of background
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