CornerStone is an award-winning independent Security and Digital Buildings Consultancy working with enterprise‑level clients in public and private sectors across multiple regions. We are seeking a skilled individual to join our commercial team as a Sales Associate.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious graduate or early‑career professional to join our commercial team and start a long‑term career in business development within the built environment and digital technology sector. This is an entry‑level role with a clear progression path—you’ll work closely with senior account leads, learn how enterprise consulting sales really works, and gradually build and own your own client relationships.

The Role

As a Sales Associate, you’ll support senior account leads while developing your own commercial capability.

You’ll be involved in:

• Supporting key client accounts alongside a Sales Director
• Helping manage pipelines, opportunities, and account plans
• Assisting with proposals, bids, presentations, and client communications
• Researching markets, clients, and upcoming opportunities
• Attending client meetings, site visits, and industry events
• Building relationships with new and existing clients
• Over time, you’ll take on your own accounts, with the goal of progressing into a fully autonomous Business Development Manager role

Who We’re Looking For

• A graduate or entry‑level candidate (any degree discipline considered)
• Strong interest in the built environment, security, or digital technology
• Confident communicator with a professional, client‑focused mindset
• Curious, organised, and motivated to learn
• Comfortable working with senior stakeholders and enterprise clients
• Keen to build a career in B2B consulting and sales development

Desirable

• Experience in the built environment, digital technology, security sectors or consultancy
• Understanding of public and private procurement processes
• Sales management experience
• Experience of HubSpot or other CRM

Why Join Us

• Working for a progressive, diverse award winner independent company
• This role is designed as a pathway into a Business Development Manager position
• You’ll work side‑by‑side with experienced Sales Directors who will actively mentor and develop you
• Collaborative and professional environment, CornerStone is a place to learn, contribute, and build a long‑term career
• You’ll learn how security and digital technology solutions are specified, sold, and delivered in the real world
• Opportunity to work on a range of high-value digital technology projects with major clients

The above description details the role’s core activities and is not inclusive of all duties required as a team member. Employees will be required to undertake other duties and responsibilities to support the business objectives as directed.

We believe in recruiting, retaining, rewarding and developing all our employees based on their commitment and their overall contribution. We provide 34 days annual leave, inclusive of 8 days public holiday and a day of birthday leave. Further details of our full range of benefits will be communicated during the recruitment process. We are committed to making all stages of our recruitment process and employment accessible to all candidates.