Business Development Representative – UK

System1 Group PLC; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

Business Development Representative - UK - System1 Group

• Location: London, United Kingdom
• Date Posted: 01 August 2024

In the words of one of our senior clients recently…
“Market Research has changed more in the past 3 years, than in the previous 40”

System1 is the Creative Effectiveness Platform. Our target customers are the world’s largest advertisers. We predict and improve marketing effectiveness. Our advertising and idea tests measure emotion to give our customers the most accurate predictions of the business impact of creativity.

You will be responsible for identifying and qualifying new business opportunities through lead generation and outreach, conducting market research to gather insights on trends and competitors, and building & maintaining strong client relationships.

You will work collaboratively with the sales and marketing teams to support targeted campaigns, provide detailed information on leads, ensure accurate CRM management, and contribute to sales forecasting. This role will combine research, analytical skills, and communication skills to drive business growth.

Do you want to join us to excite and change the industry?

What will you be doing?

• Lead Generation and Prospecting
• Relationship Building
• Collaboration with Sales and Marketing teams

You need to be this kind of person:

• Customer and external focused
• Enjoy working within a driven, high-performing team
• Drive for results
• Relationship builder – You’re a fantastic relationship builder, who enjoys meeting new people, working with many internal and external teams, and can build trust in a short space of time
• Communicates powerfully and prolifically with a clear narrative – you can influence and communicate at all levels externally and cross-functionally embracing collaboration and teamwork

You need to have the following experience:

You will have at least 3 years of experience in a business development or sales role, preferably within the market research or advertising fields. You also need to be a natural communicator who can persuade and influence others, be determined and resourceful, and enjoy a fast-paced environment.

If you are a highly motivated, commercially focused professional who is willing to prospect and develop accounts to assist in executing our commercial strategy, then this role will excite you.

• Competitive salary + bonus scheme
• Health Insurance / Medical Insurance / Dental Insurance
• Pension
• Flexible working arrangements (hybrid)
• Educational reimbursement opportunities
• Unlimited opportunities to interact with some of the leading thinkers in advertising and marketing fields
• A Recognition Scheme to say thank you!
• Regular socials, including summer and winter parties
• Wellbeing resources, including “de-clutter afternoons” for your personal and professional needs

We welcome applicants from all diverse communities and encourage our candidates to ask us about reasonable adjustments that we may be able to make to support them through our recruitment process and while in post.