Senior Associate, Business Development

Company: Morningstar
Apply for the Senior Associate, Business Development
Location: London
Job Description:

Overview

In this role you will support the growth of our Dutch and Belgian business by identifying and qualifying new opportunities and building the sales pipeline. You will work with cross-functional teams to conduct market research, manage outreach, and maintain accurate CRM data. The role offers exposure to enterprise sales processes and ESG/regulatory solutions, with a focus on asset managers, asset owners, banks and other financial institutions. You will collaborate closely with sales, marketing and client-facing teams to drive territory development and revenue impact in BE and NL. This is a hands-on position ideal for someone starting a career in B2B sales with a clear growth path.

Pay / Benefits

  • hybrid work environment
  • base salary + commission target
  • range of other benefits
  • opportunity to collaborate with global colleagues

Responsibilities

  • Support territory and account planning activities
  • Generate and qualify new business opportunities
  • Conduct prospecting and outreach campaigns
  • Maintain CRM data and pipeline reporting
  • Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Consulting, and Client Success teams
  • Contribute to pipeline generation and market development across Belgium and the Netherlands

Key requirements

  • Interest and relevant experience in prospecting, research, and lead generation
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Strong communication skills and stakeholder engagement
  • Proactive self-starter, results-oriented, able to work independently
  • Interest in ESG, sustainable finance
  • English and Dutch fluency (essential)
  • 3 to 5 years of experience in sales support, business development, inside sales, or related commercial role
  • strong communication
  • proactive/self-motivated
  • independence
  • prospecting
  • lead generation
  • CRM data management

…

Posted: October 1st, 2026