Business Development Manager

GlobalData UK Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading information services company in the UK is looking for an experienced Business Development Manager to drive new business across its portfolio of intelligence solutions. The successful candidate will manage the full sales cycle, from prospecting to closing. This role requires 3-7 years of B2B solution sales experience, ideally in SaaS or data. Candidates must demonstrate strong consultative selling skills, a proven track record of exceeding targets, and the ability to engage multiple stakeholders effectively.

Benefits

Uncapped commission scheme

Qualifications

• 3-7 years experience in B2B solution sales, ideally SaaS.
• Strong consultative selling skills with the ability to engage multiple stakeholders.
• Proven track record of closing new business and exceeding revenue targets.

Responsibilities

• Own the full sales cycle from prospecting to close.
• Deliver compelling presentations and product demonstrations.
• Manage negotiations with procurement and senior decision-makers.

Skills

B2B solution sales

Consultative selling skills

Presentation skills

Pipeline discipline

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Who we are

GlobalData is a specialist information services business on a mission to help our clients decode the future, make better decisions and reach more customers. Using our unique data, expert analysis and innovative solutions we deliver intelligence on the world's largest industries for companies, government organisations and industry professionals.

We began our journey in 2016, by combining a diverse range of specialist information services companies, with decades of trusted customer relationships and deep sector specialisms. Today, we operate as a single company and one fully integrated platform, with more than 3,500 colleagues worldwide, across 20+ industries, delivering value for over 5,000 customers.

Why join the Sales team at GlobalData?

GlobalData is at a pivotal point in its growth journey. Following multiple acquisitions and having recently received transformational investment we need curious, ambitious, courageous people to support us in achieving our vision of becoming the world's trusted source of strategic industry intelligence.

Our big ambitions mean that life at GlobalData is fast paced, entrepreneurial and rewarding. We recognise the collective power of our people, and it's the collaboration of our teams that have shaped our success and will continue to do so in the future.

The Sales team operates at the face of our business introducing clients to our trusted strategic intelligence. With an established book of leading brands and the scope to carve your own market, there is a real opportunity for sales talent at all levels to develop in our growing business. The culture is buzzing and positive, and you can expect to be rewarded well with our uncapped commission scheme.

The role

We are seeking a driven, commercial and consultative Business Development Manager (BDM) to win new business across GlobalData's portfolio of intelligence solutions. You will be responsible for identifying, engaging, and converting new enterprise prospects, demonstrating the value of our data, insights and platforms, and closing opportunities that drive long-term growth.

This is a full-cycle sales role covering prospecting, qualifying, presenting, negotiating and closing.

What you’ll be doing

New Business Generation

• Own the full sales cycle from prospecting to close across assigned sectors or territories.
• Build and maintain a high-quality pipeline through outbound outreach, targeted campaigns, networking, referrals, and industry events.
• Research prospects to understand their strategic priorities, challenges and intelligence needs.

Consultative Selling

• Deliver compelling presentations and product demonstrations tailored to customer goals.
• Conduct discovery to uncover use cases across functions such as strategy, marketing, insights, product, innovation, risk and competitive intelligence.
• Position GlobalData's differentiated value: integrated intelligence, unique datasets, proprietary research, and end-to-end decision support.
• Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders and multi-persona buying groups.

Deal Execution & Commercials

• Structure proposals, pricing and contracts aligned to customer needs and GlobalData's commercial framework.
• Manage negotiations with procurement, legal and senior decision-makers.
• Close new logo business consistently against quarterly and annual targets.

Internal Collaboration

• Work closely with SDRs, Marketing, Product, Customer Success and Delivery teams to deliver seamless customer experiences.
• Provide market feedback to Product on customer needs, trends and competitive activity.
• Partner with Customer Success to ensure smooth onboarding and long-term adoption.

Market Expertise & Thought Leadership

• Stay up to date with market trends, industry intelligence and GlobalData's evolving product suite.
• Present at industry events, webinars or customer meetings as required.
• Act as an ambassador of GlobalData's value and mission.

What we’re looking for

Essential

• 3-7 years experience in B2B solution sales, ideally SaaS, data, research, insights, or analytics.
• Proven track record of closing new business and exceeding revenue targets.
• Strong consultative selling skills with the ability to engage multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent presentation, communication and storytelling skills.
• Ability to simplify complex propositions into clear customer value.
• Experience managing long-cycle, multi-stakeholder enterprise deals.
• Strong pipeline discipline and CRM proficiency (Salesforce or similar).

Desirable

• Experience selling into sectors such as TMT, Healthcare, CPG, Retail, Financial Services, Energy or Industrials.
• Familiarity with intelligence platforms, syndicated research, data subscriptions or advisory solutions.
• Experience selling to personas such as Strategy, Insights, Product, Marketing, Risk, or Innovation.
• Exposure to MEDDICC/MEDDPICC, Challenger, or similar sales frameworks.

What Success Looks Like

• Consistent delivery against new business quota.
• High-quality, predictable pipeline and accurate forecasting.
• Strong relationships with senior stakeholders and buying groups.
• Customers who adopt GlobalData's solutions and expand after the first term.
• Reputation as a trusted, insight-led advisor not a transactional seller.

GlobalData believes strongly in the value of diversity and creating supportive, inclusive environments where our colleagues can succeed. As such, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. GlobalData is determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.