About Gridlines:
Gridlines is a specialist consultancy providing financial modelling, model audits, and advisory services for complex infrastructure and energy projects worldwide. Our team supports investors, lenders, developers, and public sector clients with robust tools to manage and deliver high-impact projects. With rapid growth and a strong global presence, we are seeking a motivated Business Development Associate to join our commercial team and support our ongoing expansion.
Role Overview:
As a Business Development Associate, you will provide essential administrative and operational support to the Business Development team, helping to streamline processes, maintain outreach workflows, and manage CRM data. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented, proactive individual looking to gain experience in international business development within the infrastructure and energy sectors.
Requirements
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead Management & CRM Support
- Update, track, and maintain contact and company records in HubSpot CRM.
- Support data cleansing, tagging, and segmentation efforts in the CRM to improve outreach effectiveness.
- Outreach & Research Support
- Prepare and maintain target lists of leads based on industry verticals, geographies, or deal triggers.
- Assist with desk research on companies, projects, and contacts relevant to Gridlines’ service offering.
- Admin & Scheduling
- Coordinate meetings with prospects, including calendar invites and Zoom/Teams setup.
- Track follow-ups and ensure no leads go cold through reminder flags and task lists.
- Reporting & Analytics
- Assist with weekly and monthly reporting on outreach status, lead pipeline, and campaign performance.
- Generate summary dashboards from HubSpot and LinkedIn campaign tools when requested.
What We’re Looking For:
- 0–2 years of experience in an admin, sales support, or market research role (internship experience acceptable).
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage repetitive tasks accurately.
- Familiarity with LinkedIn, Excel, and ideally CRM tools (HubSpot experience is a plus).
- Strong written and verbal communication in English.
- Interest in infrastructure, energy, or professional services sectors.
- Reliable, proactive, and organised with good time management skills.
- Willingness to work UK business hours or partially overlap (at least 4 hours).
Benefits
What We Offer:
- Opportunity to work with a global financial consultancy.
- Exposure to international business development and the infrastructure finance sector.
- Flexible, remote working structure with performance-based growth potential.
- Collaborative and supportive team culture.
Skills Required
- 0-2 years experience in admin, sales support, or market research (internship acceptable)
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage repetitive tasks accurately
- Familiarity with LinkedIn, Excel, and CRM tools
- Experience with HubSpot (a plus)
- Strong written and verbal communication in English
- Interest in infrastructure, energy, or professional services sectors
- Reliable, proactive, organised with good time management skills
- Willingness to work UK business hours or partially overlap (at least 4 hours)
What We Do
Are you tired of conventional, slow-paced financial modelling that leaves you in the dark until the last minute? We were, too. That's why our team, which collectively has hundreds of years of experience in high-stakes financial modelling, came together with one belief: there's a better way. Our mission is clear: to redefine modelling with faster, more insightful solutions. With Gridlines, it's all about clarity, speed, and ease. WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT Financial modelling isn't just a service we offer. It's what we live and breathe every day. That drives us to constantly innovate, find smarter ways, and set better standards for you and the entire industry. SERVICES WE PROVIDE: Model build: Our models are robust, flexible, and easy to understand, enabling you to make confident, high-quality, timely decisions. Model audit: Ranked 2nd globally in the Inframation league tables (Jan-April 2024), and having completed 100+ audits, industry leaders trust us to ensure their model is robust and error-free. Financial modelling training: Transform your skills and confidence with our FREE Essential Financial Modelling course, covering core and advanced modelling topics. WHO WE WORK WITH With a global client base, we've worked with leading institutions on some of the world's biggest finance projects. Clients include Siemens, Masdar, Barclays, The World Bank, EDF, Citibank, Ofgem, Total, Suez and more. SECTORS Renewable energy Aviation Health Water Transport OUR PROMISE TO YOU We help clients make better decisions - because better decisions mean a better future for all of us. So, whether you're paving the way for your next big infrastructure project, navigating a merger, or a high-value investment opportunity, why not join the ever-growing league of industry leaders who already trust Gridlines to support their critical decisions? Get in touch today for a free consultation. www.gridlines.com/contact-us
