Role: Business Development Consultant
Salary: £30,000
Location: Southampton (hybrid) 3 days in office
"To inspire the world's entrepreneurs"
AVASK Global Compliance Ltd is a fast-growing international firm specialising in VAT, tax and accounting services for e-commerce businesses. Due to continued growth, we are looking for a Business Development Consultant to help generate new business opportunities, build client relationships, and support businesses with their international expansion.
Business Development Consultant, the role:
Proactively engage with inbound and outbound leads to generate new business opportunities.
Conduct consultative conversations with prospective clients to understand their business needs and identify suitable services.
Manage opportunities throughout the full sales cycle, from initial enquiry through to contract completion.
Build, maintain and develop a strong sales pipeline aligned to individual revenue targets.
Identify opportunities to upsell and cross-sell AVASK services to maximise client value.
Accurately record and manage all opportunities and client interactions within the CRM system.
Work closely with internal teams to ensure a smooth client onboarding experience.
Deliver exceptional customer service while maintaining a professional and consultative approach.
Keep up to date with industry developments and AVASK service offerings to provide informed recommendations.
Business Development Consultant, the person:
Previous experience in a sales, business development, customer service or client-facing role.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the confidence to engage with prospective clients.
Commercially aware with an understanding of sales principles and pipeline management.
Self-motivated and target-driven with the ability to manage multiple opportunities simultaneously.
Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
Resilient and adaptable, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Comfortable using CRM systems and maintaining accurate records.
A proactive attitude with a desire to learn, develop and grow within a successful business.
Business Development Consultant, the benefits:
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Annual leave purchase scheme (up to 5 days per year)
Company Pension Scheme (Royal London)
Cycle2Work Scheme
Private Healthcare Insurance (Vitality)
Flexible working
Regular departmental socials and company-wide events
Ongoing training, development and clear career progression opportunities
Skills Required
- Previous experience in sales, business development, customer service or other client-facing role.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with confidence to engage prospective clients.
- Commercial awareness and understanding of sales principles and pipeline management.
- Self-motivated, target-driven, and able to manage multiple opportunities simultaneously.
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Resilient and adaptable, able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Comfortable using CRM systems and maintaining accurate records.
- Proactive attitude with a desire to learn, develop and grow within the business.
What We Do
AVASK Global Compliance is an international consultancy serving e-commerce sellers with VAT, tax, accounting, sales-tax, customs-compliance, and extended producer responsibility (EPR) solutions. The firm supports Amazon FBA, eBay, Shopify, and other marketplace businesses with cross-border transaction guidance and compliance management. Its mission is to simplify international trade through innovative, efficient, and compliant strategies, helping businesses expand internationally across multiple continents.
