Associate - Business Development, RADA Business

Associate - Business Development
Salary: £30,000 - £33,000

Full time or flexible working minimum 0.8FTE, permanent role

The role
RADA Business is looking for a driven and commercially minded Portfolio Associate to help fuel our growth and expand our client relationships. This is a hands-on, outward-facing role for someone who thrives on generating new opportunities, enjoys the challenge of outbound business development, and is motivated by winning work and making a tangible impact. You will contribute to the development and delivery of portfolio strategy while supporting business growth through lead generation, conversion, and account expansion. The role involves significant outbound activity, identifying and engaging prospective clients, and building relationships using a consultative sales approach. You will lead the end-to-end sales process, develop high-quality proposals, and ensure a consistently strong client experience. You will maintain an accurate sales pipeline, manage commercial risks, and support the delivery of complex programmes where needed. In addition, you will provide regular performance reporting, maintain CRM data, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver strategic initiatives.

This role requires prior sales experience and a genuine passion for winning new business, alongside a proactive and commercially driven mindset.