Business Development Analyst

Jobtailor; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Greater London is seeking a data-driven Sales & Business Development professional to analyze and optimize our CRM, build dashboards, and support the sales team with insights.

You will conduct market research, develop forecasts, and collaborate with the sales group to identify opportunities and improve efficiency. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a business field is required.
• 2+ years in business development, sales operations, or related role.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with data interpretation.
• Proficiency in CRM systems and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong time management and attention to detail with multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and optimize CRM to ensure data accuracy and integrity.
• Develop and maintain CRM workflows, dashboards, and reports to support sales activities.
• Identify and implement process improvements to boost productivity and efficiency.
• Design, develop, and maintain reports and dashboards on sales performance, customer behavior, and market trends.
• Analyze sales data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Present findings to reporting manager, sales leadership, and stakeholders.
• Conduct market research to identify industry trends, client needs, and competitor activity.
• Analyze market data to inform sales strategies and opportunities.
• Develop and maintain understanding of target markets and customer segments.
• Provide data-driven insights to support sales strategy development and execution.
• Collaborate with sales team to develop plans and opportunities and strengthen relationships.
• Assist in developing sales forecast models and pipeline analysis.

Skills

CRM Optimization

Data Analysis

Sales Forecasting

Market Research

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or related field

Tools

CRM Systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Responsibilities

• Analyze and optimize our CRM system to ensure data accuracy, completeness, and integrity.
• Develop and maintain CRM workflows, dashboards, and reports to support sales team activities.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance sales productivity and efficiency.
• Design, develop, and maintain reports and dashboards to provide insights on sales performance, customer behavior, and market trends.
• Analyze sales data to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement.
• Present findings and recommendations to reporting manager, sales leadership & relevant stakeholders.
• Conduct market research to identify industry trends, client needs, and competitor activity.
• Analyze market data to inform sales strategies and identify new business opportunities.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of our target markets and customer segments.
• Provide data-driven insights and recommendations to support sales strategy development and execution.
• Collaborate with sales team members to develop sales plans, identify new business opportunities, and enhance relationships.
• Assist in the development of sales forecast models and pipeline analysis.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field
• 2+ years of experience in business development, sales operations, or a related field
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and develop actionable insights
• Proficiency in CRM systems and Microsoft Office
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively convey insights and recommendations to non-technical stakeholders
• Strong time management skills & ability to communicate effectively
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities

Core Competencies

Demonstrates strong analytical skills to interpret complex data and develop actionable insights, while effectively utilizing CRM systems and Microsoft Office to support sales strategy development and execution.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• CRM System Optimization
• Data Analysis
• Sales Forecasting
• Market Research
• Communication Skills

Hard Skills

• Data Analysis
• CRM System Proficiency
• Sales Operations
• Report Development
• Dashboard Creation
• Process Improvement
• Sales Forecasting
• Market Trend Analysis
• Sales Strategy Development
• Pipeline Analysis

Soft Skills

• Analytical Skills
• Problem-Solving Skills
• Time Management
• Attention to Detail
• Communication Skills

Industry Keywords

• Business Development
• Sales Productivity
• Customer Segments
• Sales Performance
• Competitor Activity

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Office
• CRM Systems