Would you like to launch your career in sales, building core skills in a high-growth environment? Would you like to join a Global Leader in Legal Analytics and Technology? About our TeamAt LexisNexis, we’re more than a legal and professional services company — we’re a team of thinkers, doers, and problem solvers. With 11,800 colleagues in over 150 countries, we’re using cutting-edge technology, including AI, to power real change in the legal and compliance industries.You’ll be joining one of the fastest-growing, most collaborative sales teams in the business — known for its supportive culture, strong coaching, and consistent track record of developing high-performing sales talent. About the roleAs a Business Development Associate, you will play a critical role in driving new business growth across a large, largely untapped market. This is a high-energy, outbound sales role designed to build your foundational selling capability and fast-track your progression into future Business Development Manager opportunities.You’ll work closely with experienced sales professionals, learning how to identify opportunities, engage prospects, and contribute to driving pipeline and revenue outcomes. ResponsibilitiesProspecting & Outreach: Conduct high-volume outbound prospecting via phone, email, and targeted campaigns across defined territories.Lead Management: Manage inbound leads and follow up on marketing activity in a timely and professional manner.Qualification: Identify customer needs, qualify opportunities, and build early-stage pipeline.Sales Support: Book and support product demonstrations in partnership with Business Development Managers.Collaboration: Work closely with senior sales stakeholders to progress opportunities through the pipeline.Pipeline Development: Execute structured outreach strategies to generate consistent, high-quality opportunities.CRM Discipline: Maintain accurate activity tracking, pipeline management, and data integrity within CRM systems.AI Fluency: Leverage AI tools and digital technologies to improve prospecting, productivity, and customer engagement. RequirementsEarly experience in tele sales, SDR, BDA, or a customer-facing sales role (preferred).Strong motivation to build a long-term career in sales.High resilience and ability to thrive in a high-activity, high-rejection environment.Confident communicator with strong phone presence and interpersonal skills.Curious, coachable, and eager to continuously learn and improve.Creative approach to engaging and connecting with prospects.Interest in AI, technology, and modern sales methodologies. Bonus (not essential):Exposure to B2B sales environments.Background in legal or professional services. Work in a way that works for youWe promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance, and sabbaticals, we help you meet both your immediate responsibilities and long-term goals. Working for youWe know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:Employee Assistance ProgramBenefits for you and your familyAccess to learning and development resourcesGlobal discounts and free wellbeing & learning classes About the BusinessLexisNexis Legal & Professional® provides legal, regulatory, and business information and analytics that help customers increase productivity, improve decision-making, achieve better outcomes, and advance the rule of law around the world. As a digital pioneer, the company was the first to bring legal and business information online with its Lexis® and Nexis® services.