Business Development Manager

RELX International; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Private medical benefits

Wellbeing program

Job summary

LexisNexis Risk Solutions is seeking a Business Development Manager–Corporate Sales UKI in London/Leeds/Cardiff. The role focuses on identifying opportunities, building a robust pipeline, and closing high-value partnerships across the UK and Ireland.

You will work with Sales, Product, Marketing and Professional Services to tailor solutions and drive revenue growth within a hybrid office model, requiring regular travel to meet clients in person.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated success in acquiring new business logos and driving revenue growth.
• Proven experience in B2B sales within complex, solution-based environments.

Responsibilities

• Identify and qualify new business opportunities in target markets, verticals, or segments.
• Develop and manage a robust pipeline of leads and prospects.
• Perform market research and analysis to uncover trends, customer needs, and competitor activity.
• Cultivate relationships with key stakeholders, prospects, and industry influencers.
• Lead proposal development, pitch presentations, and negotiations for new business.
• Collaborate with internal teams to tailor solutions and close deals.
• Contribute to go-to-market strategies and campaign development based on client insights.
• Represent the company at industry events, networking functions, and trade shows.
• Track and report on pipeline status, revenue and ACV forecasts; maintain CRM records.

Job description

Business Development Manager–Corporate Sales UKI

Location:London, LeedsorCardiff(Hybrid:2days/weekinoffice)

Thisrolerequiresregulartraveltomeetclientsinperson.

AbouttheBusiness

LexisNexisRiskSolutionsistheessentialpartnerintheassessmentofrisk.WithinourBusinessServicesvertical,weofferamultitudeofsolutionsfocusedonhelpingbusinessesofallsizesdrivehigherrevenuegrowth,maximizeoperationalefficiencies,andimprovecustomerexperience.OursolutionshelpourcustomerssolvedifficultproblemsintheareasofAnti MoneyLaundering/CounterTerroristFinancing,IdentityAuthentication&Verification,Fraud, CreditRiskmitigationandCustomerDataManagement.YoucanlearnmoreaboutLexisNexisRiskatthelinkbelow,https://risk.lexisnexis.com/.

AbouttheTeam

Areyoulookingtojoinanindustry leadingsalesorganisation?Oursalesteamisdedicatedtopartneringwithorganisationstoaddressandsolvecomplexriskproblems.AtLexisNexisRiskSolutions,weprideourselvesinprovidingsolutionsthatdirectlyimpactourcustomers'abilitytomitigateandmanagerisk.

AbouttheRole

As a senior-level individual contributor, the Business Development Manager is responsible for identifying, pursuing, and securing new business opportunities that drive revenue growth.

You will be responsible for developing a strategy within our Corporate Sales team to help sign new customers and sell new products into our existing, established customer base. To accomplish this, you will work in conjunction with other salespeople in this team and key groups across the business to develop a strategy to grow our business within your allocated territory.

This role combines strategic thinking with hands-on execution, focusing on deal origination, relationship-building, and closing high-value partnerships and contracts.

Responsibilities

Opportunity Development

• Identify and qualify new business opportunities in target markets, verticals, or segments.
• Develop and manage a robust pipeline of leads and prospects.
• Perform market research and analysis to uncover trends, customer needs, and competitor activity.

Partnerships & Sales

• Cultivate relationships with key stakeholders, prospects, and industry influencers.
• Lead proposal development, pitch presentations, and negotiations for new business.
• Collaborate with internal teams (Product, Marketing, Solution Consultants and Professional Services) to tailor solutions and close deals.

Strategic Contribution

• Contribute to go-to-market strategies and campaign development based on client and market insights.
• Offer feedback on product-market fit and emerging client demands.
• Represent the company at industry events, networking functions, and trade shows.

Performance & Reporting

• Track and report on pipeline status, revenue and ACV forecasts, as well as market developments.
• Maintain detailed records of interactions and opportunities in the CRM system (e.g., Salesforce).
• Meet or exceed quarterly and annual revenue/ACV targets.

Requirements

• Demonstrated success in acquiring new business logos and driving revenue growth.
• Proven experience in B2B sales within complex, solution‑based environments, ideally involving data, information, or technology‑led solutions.
• Consultativesellingmindsetwiththeabilitytoengageseniorstakeholders and influence opportunities.
• Strongcommercialacumenandstrategicthinking.
• Preferred candidates will have experience in theGaming & Gambling, Retail/eCommerce or technologysectors.
• Strong analytical, organisational, and communication skills.

WorkingforYou

Weknowthatyourwellbeingandhappinessarekeytoalongandsuccessfulcareer.Thesearesomeofthebenefitswearedelightedtooffer:

• Generousholidayallowancewiththeoptiontobuyadditionaldays
• Healthscreening,eyecarevouchers,andprivatemedicalbenefits
• Wellbeingprogramsandlifeassurance
• Accesstoacompetitivecontributorypensionscheme
• SaveAsYouEarnshareoptionscheme
• TravelseasonticketloanandElectricVehicleScheme
• Optionaldentalinsurance
• Maternity,paternity,andsharedparentalleave
• EmployeeAssistanceProgramme
• Accesstoemergencycareforboththeelderlyandchildren
• RECARESdays,givingyoutimetosupportcharitiesandcausesthatmattertoyou
• Employeeresourcegroupswithdedicatedvolunteeringtime
• Accesstoextensivelearninganddevelopmentresources
• EmployeediscountsthroughthePerksatWorkscheme

LearnmoreabouttheLexisNexisRiskteamandhowweworkhere.

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