Business Development Researcher

Groomfield Recruitment; Heath Hayes; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency seeks a Business Development Researcher to join their team in Cannock. The role involves researching companies and markets, maintaining CRM data, and providing insights to aid business development. Ideal candidates will possess strong research and analytical skills, with some experience using CRM systems and Excel/Google Sheets. The agency offers a supportive environment with career progression opportunities, a competitive salary around £30,000, and benefits such as flexible working hours and free parking.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus opportunities

Flexible working

33 days holiday

Free parking

Pension

Qualifications

• Experience with CRM systems to manage data.
• Able to use Excel/Google Sheets for data analysis.
• Interest in Business Development and pipeline roles.

Responsibilities

• Research companies and markets for business opportunities.
• Maintain accurate lead and account data in the CRM.
• Provide prioritised lead lists and market intelligence.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity.
• Produce clear reports and dashboards of findings.

Skills

Strong research skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Experience with CRM systems

Excel/Google Sheets proficiency

Experience with AI tools

Organizational skills

Tools

CRM systems

Excel

Google Sheets

AI tools

Job description

Job Title : Business Development Researcher

Salary : Circa £30,000 per annum plus bonus

Location : Cannock

Hours : Monday to Thursday 08 : 3017 : 00 / Friday 08 : 3015 : 00

Are you curious, analytical, and passionate about uncovering business opportunities?

Join a growing Business Development team as a Business Development Researcher and play a key role at the start of the sales cycle. Youll use data, research tools, and AI platforms to identify and qualify opportunities, providing actionable insights to help the team generate revenue. This is a perfect role for someone who enjoys turning research into results. The company are based in impressive, high-end offices and offer a genuinely welcoming and supportive working environment,

What Youll Do

• Research companies, markets, and key decision-makers to identify high-quality business opportunities.
• Maintain accurate lead and account data in the CRM, ensuring clean, actionable records for the team.
• Provide prioritised lead lists, market intelligence, and insights to support business development activity.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and industry news to identify risks and opportunities.
• Produce clear reports, summaries, and dashboards to communicate findings to stakeholders.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with CRM systems and managing high-quality data (desirable).
• Comfortable using Excel / Google Sheets for data analysis and cleaning.
• Experience with AI or automation tools to support research tasks (advantageous).
• Highly organised, able to manage multiple priorities, and proactive in solving problems.
• Interest in Business Development and pipeline support roles.

Why Join Us

• Work in a supportive, collaborative team with a culture that values people.
• Career progression opportunities into Business Development, Sales, or Growth roles.
• Flexible working, modern offices, and a focus on professional development.
• Bonus opportunities linked to team and individual performance.
• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
• Stable, full-time working hours (Monday-Friday).
• Free parking, 33 days holiday and pension.
• Opportunity to play a key role in business growth and strategy.
• Supportive team environment with exposure to commercial decision-making.