Business Development Manager

Albion Rye Associates; City Of London; In loco; GBP 80.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Albion Rye Associates Ltd. is seeking a commercially driven Director of Business Development & Client Development to lead revenue growth and strategic client relationships in a fast-paced, insights-led environment.

You will identify new business opportunities, grow existing accounts and develop strategic proposals that deliver commercial success. This role combines client-facing work with strong commercial acumen and leadership.

Competenze

• Proven experience in business development, client development or sales leadership.
• Track record of driving revenue, winning new business and growing client accounts.
• Strong commercial skills including proposal development, pricing and margin management.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship-building abilities.

Mansioni

• Revenue Growth: Drive sales, improve win rates and identify new business and account growth opportunities.
• Client Relationships: Build strong relationships with key stakeholders and develop long-term partnerships.
• New Business Development: Use industry knowledge and networks to engage new decision-makers.
• Commercial Strategy: Develop client proposals, set competitive pricing and protect profit margins.
• CRM & Data Management: Maintain accurate client data and sales pipelines to support sales and marketing.
• Sales Operations: Collaborate with internal teams to improve sales processes.

Conoscenze

Business development

Sales leadership

Client relationships

Commercial strategy

CRM familiarity

Strumenti

CRM software

Descrizione del lavoro

We are partnering with an established organisation in the market research industry to recruit a commercially driven Director of Business Development & Client Development. This is an exciting opportunity to drive revenue growth, strengthen strategic client relationships and support a high-performing team in a dynamic, insights-led environment.

The Role

You will identify new business opportunities, grow existing client accounts and develop strategic proposals that deliver commercial success. Combining client-facing expertise with commercial acumen, you will help maximise revenue, strengthen partnerships and support business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Revenue Growth: Drive sales, improve win rates and identify new business and account growth opportunities.
• Client Relationships: Build strong relationships with key stakeholders and develop long-term partnerships.
• New Business Development: Use industry knowledge, networks and platforms such as LinkedIn to engage new decision-makers.
• Commercial Strategy: Develop client proposals, set competitive pricing and protect profit margins.
• CRM & Data Management: Maintain accurate client data and sales pipelines to support effective sales and marketing.
• Sales Operations: Work with internal teams to improve sales processes and resolve account discrepancies.
• Team Leadership: Coach and mentor junior sales professionals, sharing best practices and supporting development.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with sales leadership and internal departments to deliver business objectives.

About You

• Proven experience in business development, client development or sales leadership.
• A track record of driving revenue, winning new business and growing client accounts.
• Strong commercial skills, including proposal development, pricing and margin management.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship-building abilities.
• Experience with CRM systems, sales pipelines and client data management.
• Strong organisation and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Experience mentoring or developing junior sales professionals.
• Experience in market research, consumer insights, data services or a related B2B environment would be advantageous.

What's on Offer?

• A competitive salary of £80,000–£90,000 plus commission.
• A senior commercial role with influence over business growth and client strategy.
• The opportunity to build strategic partnerships and expand revenue streams.
• A collaborative environment focused on commercial success and continuous improvement