AI-Powered Market & Business Development Researcher

Castle Employment Agency Ltd; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Castle Employment Agency Ltd in Driffield is seeking a Business Development Researcher to support commercial growth through market research, data analysis and CRM management. This full-time, permanent role offers £30,000 and a chance to influence strategic decisions across Business Development, Sales and Marketing.

You will identify target organisations, maintain prospect data, and provide intelligence to drive lead generation and opportunity identification.

Qualifications

• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Experience using CRM systems and managing business or customer data.
• Proficient with Excel and data analysis tools.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Interest in AI, automation and research technology.

Responsibilities

• Researching and mapping target organisations, key accounts, stakeholders and decision-makers.
• Gathering, verifying and maintaining prospect and customer information within the CRM system.
• Ensuring CRM records are accurate, complete and up to date.
• Providing relevant data, research and market intelligence to Business Development and Sales teams.
• Supporting lead generation campaigns and wider commercial initiatives.
• Identifying opportunities available through existing frameworks.
• Using AI tools to support research, data validation, analysis and reporting.
• Exploring software, automation and technology to improve research processes and data quality.
• Collecting and sharing market intelligence across the business.
• Working collaboratively with Sales and Marketing colleagues to support strategic priorities.
• Ensuring compliance with data protection requirements.
• Contributing to continuous improvement of systems and processes.

Skills

CRM systems

Excel

Data analysis

Market research

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Job description

Castle Employment Agency Ltd in Driffield is seeking a Business Development Researcher to support commercial growth through market research, data analysis and CRM management. This full-time, permanent role offers £30,000 and a chance to influence strategic decisions across Business Development, Sales and Marketing.

You will identify target organisations, maintain prospect data, and provide intelligence to drive lead generation and opportunity identification.