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Are you looking for a business development role where you can use your sales skills to help make a real difference in society? A role where you’re not just selling for the sake of it, but selling to improve the way citizens like you interact with public authorities through high quality digital tools? A role where the sales you make are truly purposeful and rewarding? If it’s yes all round, it sounds like you’ve found the role you’re looking for.

SocietyWorks is the commercial division of the UK civic technology charity, mySociety, the organisation behind well loved services such as FixMyStreet, WhatDoTheyKnow, TheyWorkForYou and WriteToThem. We’re a unique not-for-profit group providing  services to both citizens and public sector organisations which are used by over 11 million people annually and operate in over 40 countries worldwide.

We are an agile team working remotely from a mixture of home and co-working spaces. The role can involve significant travel for client meetings, conferences and events. We meet up regularly in teams, and as an organisation, in cities across the UK.

Our Business Development Manager will be self-motivated and strategically driven to  expand SocietyWorks’ client portfolio, securing new sources of income from commercial customers primarily in the UK local government sector. They will become an expert in SocietyWorks’ product and capability USPs, and contextualise these within the wider social purposes that drive our work. They will build and maintain excellent relationships with existing and potential clients, and with the internal team, ensuring that secured sales are effectively handed over to the project delivery team. This role is unique in that it balances SocietyWorks’ commercial objectives within the ultimate purpose of extending the reach and impact of our parent charity, mySociety. 

No recruiters or agencies, please.

Requirements

• Deliver SocietyWorks’mission aligned commercial objectives 
• Secure sales by seeking out early stage opportunities and influencing them through the sales pipeline stages, securing strategically aligned contracts 
• Prepare robust and targeted tender, contract and administrative work for all stages of the sales pipeline 
• Develop and maintain strong and productive relationships between SocietyWorks, its clients and potential clients
• Alongside the Commercial Director, identify new products, services and market sectors aligned with the SocietyWorks medium to longer term strategy
• Work with the Head of Marketing to ensure marketing and comms activity is aligned with the needs of targeting and lead generation
• Work proactively with the Head of Product and wider technical team for deep understanding of product capabilities and USPs

• Develop and execute a personal sales plan to identify, develop and close new business leads and expand our client base
• Arrange and lead on business meetings with prospective clients
• Represent SocietyWorks and promote the company’s products and services at trade shows, conferences and exhibitions
• Prepare quotes and respond to procurement activities
• Negotiate and prepare new sales contracts 
• Maintain our database of customers, leads, prospects and personal sales target 
• Prepare new business pitches and online procurement submissions
• Build long-term relationships with new and existing customers
• Liaise with internal stakeholders from the delivery team to ensure a smooth transfer from pre-sales to delivery phase
• Liaise with internal stakeholders from the marketing team to raise the profile of our client work and disseminate stories of impact through digital channels

• Document and share relevant client knowledge and insight with the internal team
• Develop a solid understanding of all the SocietyWorks products, know them inside out, ask questions internally to get a clear understanding of the USPs for each product
• Keep up to date with the activities of the wider mySociety group. This is about being knowledgeable and useful to network and build trust with clients and within the wider charitable group itself.
• Attend and contribute to team and company wide meetings

• Proven sales track record and working experience as a business development manager, sales executive or a relevant role within the UK Local Government or Public Sector
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills. Comfortable presenting the full range of SocietyWorks services to senior directors and elected representatives through meetings and presentations
• Proficiency in online collaboration tools, Google Docs, MS Office and CRM software (e.g. Pipedrive)
• Ability to produce regular and accurate reports on sales progress against targets
• Ability to contextualise commercial activity within its ultimate social purpose

• Great personal rapport and people skills, able to quickly make connections
• Demonstrable sales track record, both quantitatively in sales volume, and qualitatively in sectoral fit (civic technology and/or local government, housing or the NHS)
• An expert negotiator
• Attention to detail, time management and planning skills
• Self starter with the ability to work remotely and independently assessing, managing and ultimately closing opportunities
• Strong business sense, able to identify new opportunities and capitalise on market trends
• Strong and clear written and verbal communication
• Able to contribute to commercial strategy and direction
• Able to travel on a regular basis
• Willingness to develop technical knowledge and understanding appropriate to supporting the interplay between our technical team and the client

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Benefits

This is a permanent role with a salary in the range of £40,000 to £50,000 (FTE) per year, plus pension (4% employer, 4% employee). As SocietyWorks operates within a not-for-profit group, there is no commission associated with this role, but the Business Development Manager's salary will be reviewed annually in line with performance.

You must be based in the UK and you need to have the right to work in this country.

You can read more about what it’s like working at mySociety at mySociety Culture

The application deadline is Friday 31 October 2025 and interviews will take place over the following weeks via video conference. We will aim to notify applicants of whether or not they will be invited to interview by close of business on Friday 14 November 2025.

Your application should consist of a CV and covering letter . We’ll rely on your covering letter to show us why your skills make you a good fit for this role when we are shortlisting candidates, so take your time getting it right.

We will shortlist all applications anonymously. So please use your initials rather than your name on your CV and cover letter, and don’t include identifying details such as your name or email addresses on these attached documents.

We are particularly interested in improving the diversity of our team and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled and experienced people, and particularly from candidates with Black, Asian or other Minority Ethnic heritage, in line with our EDI strategy . 

We are monitoring our recruitment processes to ensure we are doing everything we can to encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We would ask you to please complete our optional equalities monitoring form . The information you share in the form will be anonymous and will not influence the assessment of your application.

Role description

We are focused on creating a state-of-the-art, real-time, soft-body physics engine and making it widely available for entertainment and simulation purposes. Our most widely known product is our game BeamNG.drive , which is now available on Steam in Early Access.

We are seeking an organized, proactive, and client-oriented Business Associate to join our team. This role will support our day-to-day operations, assist with customer-facing coordination, and contribute to the overall efficiency and professionalism of our company.

This is a hybrid role that requires a strong sense of ownership, excellent communication skills, and the ability to move seamlessly between internal tasks and external engagement.

Responsibilities

Client & Partner Engagement

• Serve as a key contact for clients and partners, managing inquiries, discovery conversations, and introductory product/service overviews.
• Maintain accurate CRM records, including client and partner data, meeting notes, and communications.
• Manage timely follow-ups on proposals, quotes, invoices, licensing matters, and general communications.
• Track license lifecycles and support renewals with timely documentation and communication.
• Prepare polished, client-ready materials (proposals, presentations, summaries)
• Build strong, reliable relationships with clients and partners, ensuring smooth communication and continuity.

Executive & Operational Support

• Provide comprehensive support to the team, including calendar management, scheduling, travel coordination, and prioritization.
• Maintain organized records of business activities, contracts, licensing agreements, vendor files, and partner documentation.
• Coordinate legal-related workflows (e.g., NDAs, contracts, trademarks, licensing) and ensure timely review and filing.
• Oversee onboarding and management of vendors, external partners, and stakeholders.
• Handle administrative and operational tasks, streamlining coordination across teams.

Process & Project Support

• Improve workflows, documentation, and knowledge-sharing processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support alignment and coordination.
• Track and report progress on initiatives, preparing updates, reports, and dashboards.
• Document business activities thoroughly to ensure organizational continuity.

Requirements

• Degree in engineering, business administration, operations management, or a related field.
• Experience in operations, client-facing roles, and/or project coordination preferred.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize, multi-task, and work independently in a fast-moving environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; additional languages are a plus.
• High attention to detail and a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.
• Confidence in managing professional client and partner interactions with clarity and diplomacy.
• Comfortable working across multiple functions and shifting priorities.
• Familiarity with CRM tools and an understanding of project management, business processes, and customer experience is a plus.

Benefits

• Flexible working hours
• Language courses
• Talent development program (training budget, participation in seminars/conferences, and etc)
• Personal development program (feedback, leadership, conflict engagement, etc)
• Budget for home office
• Parental leave
• Employee assistance program

Our recruitment process

Our recruitment process includes an introductory call with an initial conversation led by our HR team, which is followed by a brief case study or assessment. This is followed by a discussion with our Head of Business Development and Strategy, and the final phase involves an interview with the stakeholders.

About us

Our journey began in 2013 and we've continued to expand as an independent studio since then. We are a team of over 90 employees of 26 nationalities with a headquarters in Bremen, Germany, and we are always on the lookout for expert talent to join us!

We consider our employees to be our most valuable assets, and all of them play a vital role in helping us establish and nurture the company's culture and values. We are a guild of innovators, artists, engineers, and designers, who appreciate and embrace the diversity of our perspectives and know-how to apply them to grow together as a community and foster a healthy work environment.

Together, we are building a safe and inclusive atmosphere, with transparent processes to amplify individuality, empathy, respect, creativity, and continuous learning for all employees. Regardless of your identity or background, we would be happy to welcome your application if you feel inspired and want to become a part of our team! Skip writing lengthy cover letters and tell us more about your passion for gaming and why specifically BeamNG. Do not be discouraged if you don’t meet all the criteria for a specific role, feel free to submit an unsolicited application.

To minimize bias throughout the hiring process, please submit your application in English.

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Join Our Dynamic Team at Excelerate360!

If you're passionate about making connections and driving business growth, we want to hear from you! As a Business Development Executive, you'll play a pivotal role in helping us connect with clients and accelerate their success.

What Your Day Will Look Like If You Join Us:

• Discover New Opportunities: Dive into the exciting realm of B2B sales by identifying and generating Sales Qualified Leads that will drive our growth.
• Engage & Connect: Utilise your communication skills across various channels—phone calls, emails, and LinkedIn—to reach out, engage, and build rapport with potential clients.
• First Impressions Matter: Take charge of the initial relationship with prospects, ensuring they feel valued and understood while you secure those all-important qualified appointments.
• Organisational Guru: Keep our CRM (Salesforce) tidy and up-to-date, tracking every interaction, opportunity, and market insight to ensure we're always at the top of our game.
• Measure Your Success: Record and analyze your daily activities and performance metrics—this is your chance to shine!
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with our Enterprise Sales and Inside Sales teams, sharing insights and experiences to achieve collective and individual success.
• C-Level Connections: Build and nurture relationships with C-level executives in target companies, positioning yourself as their trusted advisor.
• Innovate: Help us refine our lead qualification and sales processes—your ideas and insights can make a real difference!
• Exceed Expectations: Aim high! Strive to surpass your monthly qualified leads quota to contribute to our ambitious goals.

Requirements

Who You Are:

• Experienced Sales Enthusiast: You have a background in business development or sales and a genuine passion for driving new business, particularly in the technology sector.
• Self-Motivated Go-Getter: Your enthusiasm and motivation drive you to continuously seek out new opportunities.
• Exceptional Communicator: Your ability to connect with others is unmatched—you can engage clients and close deals with ease.
• Organizational Ninja: You excel at managing your time, tasks, and priorities to ensure nothing falls through the cracks.
• Collaborative Spirit: You thrive in a team environment and believe that shared success is worth celebrating.
• Tech-Savvy: You’re comfortable using CRM systems and have a keen understanding of sales processes and strategies.
• This role is targeting the Polish Market, you must speak Polish.

Benefits

• 21 Annual leave days in year 1, rising to 25 days (plus bank holidays)
• £28,000 - £2,000 plus ,000 uncapped commission
• Additional Day's Leave for your Birthday
• Ongoing expert training and support
• External training allowance (monthly)
• Opportunity for advancement
• Employee Assistance Programme (Mental Health wellbeing)
• Daily team meetings
• Company Sick Pay
• Christmas/Summer events
• Great fun, team environment
• Remote working optional

Be Part of Our Mission

Learnlight is an EdTech company that’s passionate about putting trainers at the heart of the learning experience because that’s what delivers life-changing impact. We use award-winning technology to deliver language, intercultural and interpersonal skills training online and on the ground, to learners in more than 180 countries. Since our early years as a digital start-up, we’ve worked with hundreds of blue chips and international institutions across the world. Our communication skills training is used by more than 1,500 companies and by over 700,000 workplace learners, setting them apart in an increasingly complex and global business environment.

Your Career Opportunity

In this exciting new career opportunity, you’ll be reporting to the Head of Global Strategic Account Programme on full-time hours and working from home remotely.

As a Junior Business Development Representative, you’ll have a direct impact on supporting our commercial expansion in the local market. Positioned at the early stage of the sales funnel, this role focuses primarily on lead generation and outreach, laying the groundwork for client engagement and supporting the broader Sales and BDR teams. You will:

• Generate and qualify leads through proactive outreach (calls, emails, LinkedIn) and follow-up on inbound and marketing-generated inquiries to support a strong sales pipeline

• Conduct discovery calls with prospects to identify needs, align solutions, and book qualified meetings for the Sales team, ensuring proper handoff and documentation

• Engage and nurture prospects with relevant, tailored messaging and content to build trust and long-term relationships

• Collaborate with Sales leadership to define target accounts, ideal customer profiles, and prospecting strategies withing prioritized industries

• Maintain accurate records of lead activity and opportunity status in CRM (Microsoft Dynamics) to support reporting and pipeline visibility

• Develop commercial skills and gradually take ownership of a small pipeline, progressing toward a full-cycle Business Development role based on performance

What You'll Offer

• At least 3 years of experience in a similar role involving sales outreach or call centre work; EdTech experience is a strong plus.

• Excellent communication skills, with a friendly, professional phone manner and advanced proficiency in English. Knowledge of other languages is considered a plus.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with confidence using CRM tools and MS Office 365 to manage outreach and track progress.

• Ambition, and a client-centric mindset; you are not just looking to hit targets, but to deeply understand client needs, drive meaningful growth, and help shape long-term success.

• Demonstrated ability to research, problem-solve, and think analytically, with the curiosity to understand industries, client challenges, and market trends.

• A collaborative spirit, comfortable working closely with Sales and Account Management teams to drive success together.

• Genuine enthusiasm for EdTech or corporate training, along with a desire to grow within a consultative sales career.

What We Offer

• Work-Life Balance: Benefit from our remote work from home culture, with options to collaborate with colleagues in regional offices (if applicable). Enjoy generous paid time off including public and personal holidays and two company-wide days off per year to recharge.

• Learning & Development: Access to language learning, masterclasses and professional development opportunities with a culture of coaching and constructive feedback.

• Community Events: Make new friends and connect with colleagues at virtual wellbeing sessions, team-building activities and informal social clubs.

• Company News: With regular updates on our internal networking platform, you’ll always be connected with the latest developments.

• Cultural Collaboration: Our Intercultural Assessment provides valuable insights to help you build collaboration across diverse cultures.

• Recommend a Friend: Earn a bonus by referring talented professionals to join Learnlight through our referral program (conditions apply).

• Regardless of gender, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age or disability, we are proud to welcome, and support, new talent from all communities. Click to learn more about our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Workplace Certification and commitments.

Ready to Join Us?

Our colleagues – also known as Learnlighters - live by our values of enthusiasm, initiative and commitment. We review applications regularly and interviews are being scheduled now, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Learnlight is a global company and we look for English communication skills for effective collaboration - please apply with your résumé in English. (Remove this sentence in Mexico.)

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