Business Development Manager — Hybrid London | Commission Bonus

Fourteen People Ltd.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commission bonus every six months

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Fourteen People Ltd. in Central London is seeking a Business Development Manager to turn conversations into commercial opportunities. You will own the end-to-end new business cycle, from first outreach to contract, working with senior leaders across research and insights teams.

The role combines client-facing leadership with a fast-paced startup spirit, offering a clear path to impact and growth. Hybrid work in London (in-office Tue–Thu) and a competitive package with commission.

Qualifications

• At least three years’ experience in client development or new business within a consultancy, creative agency, branding, transformation, insight or research environment, or a similar setting
• The confidence to have credible conversations with senior, commercially minded and technically knowledgeable clients
• A proactive, commercially minded approach and a genuine appetite for winning new business
• Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to work collaboratively with subject-matter experts
• The confidence to challenge and push back when needed, while maintaining diplomacy and trust
• Experience of working towards targets and delivering results in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Building and developing your own new business pipeline
• Developing relationships with senior research, insight and brand buyers
• Identifying opportunities through targeted outreach, events, conferences and warm introductions
• Qualifying research briefs and identifying where the business can add value
• Collaborating with research specialists on proposals and pitches
• Managing opportunities through to conversion and sharing market intelligence with the wider team

Job description

Fourteen People Ltd. in Central London is seeking a Business Development Manager to turn conversations into commercial opportunities. You will own the end-to-end new business cycle, from first outreach to contract, working with senior leaders across research and insights teams.

The role combines client-facing leadership with a fast-paced startup spirit, offering a clear path to impact and growth. Hybrid work in London (in-office Tue–Thu) and a competitive package with commission.