Senior Business Development Manager (Market Research)

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 20 April 2026
LOCATION
London
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Sales & Marketing
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SKILLS

New Business Development Sales Client Relationship Management Market Research B2B Sales Strategic Planning Consultative Sales Sales Pipeline Management

FULL DESCRIPTION

An ambitious, insight-led consultancy is scaling rapidly and looking for a commercially sharp Senior Business Development Manager to help drive the next phase of growth.

Senior Business Development Manager (Market Research)

An ambitious, insight-led consultancy is scaling rapidly and looking for a commercially sharp Senior Business Development Manager to help drive the next phase of growth.

Operating at the intersection of data, insight and strategy, this business partners with well-known consumer brands to solve complex commercial challenges and unlock growth. The environment is fast-paced, collaborative and built for people who enjoy winning, building and making a visible impact.

The Opportunity

This is a senior new business role with genuine autonomy and influence. You’ll own the full sales lifecycle, develop strategic client relationships and play a key role in shaping commercial conversations at board and senior leadership level.

Responsiblities:

  • Identifying, engaging and converting high-value new business opportunities across insight, data and consultancy solutions
  • Building a strong pipeline of new logo clients and ad-hoc strategic projects
  • Leading compelling pitches, demos and commercial discussions with senior stakeholders
  • Translating complex market insight into clear, persuasive commercial value
  • Developing deep knowledge of market trends and client needs to drive urgency and momentum
  • Representing the business at relevant industry events and networking forums
  • Managing renewals within a strategic client portfolio and strengthening long-term partnerships
  • Maintaining accurate forecasting, pipeline visibility and CRM discipline
  • Working closely with internal teams to align client opportunities with evolving solutions

Requirements:

  • 4+ years’ experience selling value-led B2B services (data, insight, consultancy or similar)
  • Strong track record of winning new business and closing complex deals
  • Confident communicator and natural storyteller, comfortable pitching at senior level
  • Commercially driven, resilient and motivated by targets and growth
  • Strong relationship-builder with a consultative sales approach
  • Experience in FMCG, food & drink, retail, hospitality or adjacent sectors is beneficial but not essential
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