Sales & Business Development Assistant


Job description

THE EMPLOYER IS: WEE CHICKS FAMILY LTD. We’re looking for a confident, friendly person to help grow our business by finding new customers and building strong relationships. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys talking to people, making connections, and learning how a business develops and grows. You’ll work closely with the management team and wider staff to follow up enquiries, reach out to new contacts, attend events, and keep track of sales opportunities. Training and ongoing support will be provided, no previous experience required.

Responsibilities

  • Finding New Customers - Look for new people and organisations who may be interested in our services.
  • Finding New Customers - Make phone calls, send emails, and arrange meetings with potential customers.
  • Finding New Customers - Attend networking events and local meetings to promote the business.
  • Sales Tracking & Follow-Up - Keep clear records of enquiries and sales opportunities.
  • Sales Tracking & Follow-Up - Follow up with potential customers and move leads through the sales process.
  • Sales Tracking & Follow-Up - Provide regular updates to management.
  • Customer Engagement - Build positive relationships with new and existing customers.
  • Customer Engagement - Meet with potential clients to understand their needs and explain our services.
  • Customer Engagement - Represent the business confidently and professionally.
  • Marketing & Social Media Support - Support social media activity by sharing updates and responding to enquiries.
  • Marketing & Social Media Support - Help collect photos, stories, and ideas to support marketing.
  • Team Working - Work closely with colleagues to identify and secure new business.
  • Team Working - Share ideas and support team goals.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

  • No previous experience is required.
  • Comfortable speaking to people on the phone and face-to-face.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Organised and able to keep simple records.

Desirable Skills

  • Customer service or sales experience.
  • Social media experience.
  • Networking or event attendance.
  • Friendly, confident, and professional.
  • Motivated and keen to learn.

Further Information

The Employer is: WEE CHICKS FAMILY LTD. JobStart Opportunity - Working Hours Information - Standard Hours: up to 25 hours per week. - Flexible/Reduced Hours: May be available upon approval by a Work Coach. - Additional Hours: The employer may offer extra hours depending on availability. This should be discussed directly with the employer before starting employment. The job advert may end before the closing date if requested by the employer.

Application Information

JOBSTART IS OPEN TO WORKING AGE BENEFIT CLAIMANTS WHO ARE DEEMED ELIGIBLE BY A WORK COACH. If you are on Universal Credit, please contact your Work Coach via your Journal. If you are in receipt of any other working age benefit, please contact your local Jobs & Benefits Office on 0800 001 5782.

Vacancy ID
1752006
Job Sector
Marketing,Sales
Area
Belfast
Location
Belfast
Salary
16-17 £7.55, 18-20 £10.00, 21 plus £12.21 per hour
No. vacancies
1
Contract Type
Temporary
Weekly hours
25
Published date
31/12/2025
Closing date
10/02/2026
Worktime
Monday to Friday, 10am-3pm

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