Business Development Executive (12m Maternity Cover FTC)

Circana Careers; Bracknell; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading market research firm is looking for a Business Development Executive in Bracknell, UK. In this role, you will manage client relationships, negotiate deals, and drive revenue growth through data solutions. The ideal candidate will have 1-2 years of relevant experience, strong negotiation skills, and proficiency in Salesforce, Excel, and PowerPoint. The company champions inclusivity and embraces a culture of growth and continuous improvement, providing a flexible working environment.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience in a client-facing or commercial role.
• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills.
• Excellent planning and time management.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients.
• Negotiate deals and develop strategies for profitable outcomes.
• Handle sales administration including opportunities and client contracts.

Skills

Business Development

Sales Experience

B2B Sales

Negotiation

Customer relationship management

Tools

Salesforce

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

At Circana we are fueled by our passion for continuous learning and growth we seek and share feedback freely and we celebrate victories both big and small in an environment that is flexible and accommodating to our work and personal lives. â We re a global company dedicated to fostering inclusivity and belonging. We value and celebrate the unique experiences cultures and viewpoints that each individual brings. By embracing a wide range of backgrounds skills expertise and beyond we create a stronger more innovative environment for our employees clients and communities. With us you can always bring your full self to work. â Join our inclusive committed team to be a challenger own outcomes and stay curious together. Circana is proud to be Certified by Great Place To Work . This prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at Circana.

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What will you be doing

As a Business Development Executive you will be the first point of contact for inbound commercial opportunities from UK branded and private label manufacturers whilst also representing the UK in delivering against Global proposals that require UK data. You will manage relationships negotiate deals and deliver high-quality data solutions that meet client needs. This is a fast-paced client facing role that blends commercial strategy with data-driven insights.

Job Responsibilities

• Relationship management : Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external clients. Respond promptly to queries communicate clearly and deliver on agreed timelines.
• Data and Insights : Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external clients. Respond promptly to queries communicate clearly and deliver on agreed timelines.
• Revenue Growth & Commercial Negotiation : Price services competitively while maximising deal value. Confidently negotiate terms and develop strategies to secure profitable outcomes.
• Sales & Financial administration : Effective timely and accurate financial administration including maintenance of opportunities keeping a sales pipeline up-to-date creation of client P&Ls renewing client contracts forecasting and fulfilling internal reporting as required.

Requirements

• This is a role which requires initiative and high levels of organisation. It will be varied and very rewarding for the right person. The role demands drive and focus from a person who really wants to engage with clients every day.
• 1-2 years experience in a client-facing or commercial role
• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills
• Excellent planning organisation and time management
• Highly self-motivated and assured at presenting
• Skilled at building relationships across teams and with clients
• Confident working with data with a good working knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint

Circana Behaviours

As well as the technical skills experience and attributes that are required for the role our shared behaviours sit at the core of our organization. Therefore we always look for people who can continuously champion these behaviours throughout the business within their day-to-day role :

• Stay Curious : Being hungry to learn and grow always asking the big questions.
• Seek Clarity : Embracing complexity to create clarity and inspire action.
• Own the Outcome : Being accountable for decisions and taking ownership of our choices.
• Centre on the Client : Relentlessly adding value for our customers.
• Be a Challenger : Never complacent always striving for continuous improvement.
• Champion Inclusivity : Fostering trust in relationships engaging with empathy respect and integrity.
• Commit to each other : Contributing to making Circana a great place to work for everyone.

Location

This position can be located in the following area(s) : South of England commutable to Bracknell

Prospective candidates may be asked to consent to background checks (in accordance with local legislation and our candidate privacy notice ) Your current employer will not be contacted without your permission.

Required Experience :

Contract

Key Skills

Business Development,Sales Experience,B2B Sales,Marketing,Cold Calling,Sales Pipeline,Salesforce,Inside Sales,Customer relationship management,CRM Software,negotiation,Lead Generation

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1