Client Development Manager - £40-50k+bonus - Central London (hybrid)

Hannelius Recruitment; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A market research agency based in London seeks a Client Development Manager to oversee business growth and manage bids. The role involves nurturing client relationships and requires 3+ years of experience in market research or related fields. Excellent communication and strategic skills are essential, and the position offers a hybrid working model with a competitive salary package.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in market research or related field with sales exposure.
• Proven experience in business development and client management.
• Excellent communication, commercial awareness, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Identify and engage new business prospects.
• Reconnect with lapsed clients through tailored outreach.
• Manage a pipeline of leads from initial contact to conversion.
• Lead bid responses: assess briefs, gather clarifications, and coordinate input.
• Provide strategic input on costings, feasibility, and win strategy.
• Collaborate with project teams on complex or high-value bids.
• Track and analyze proposal outcomes and engagement metrics.
• Support marketing efforts including events, campaigns, and collateral.
• Maintain up-to-date records of contacts and bid progress.

Skills

Business development

Client management

Communication skills

Commercial awareness

Attention to detail

Job description

Salary: up to £40-50k + quarterly bonus

Location: Central London (hybrid, 2 days per week in the office)

Our client is a London-based market research fieldwork agency delivering high-quality services both in the UK and internationally. They’re now looking for a Client Development Manager to lead business development and bid management.

If you are a commercially minded, organised professional who enjoys nurturing relationships, crafting compelling proposals, and driving agency growth, this just might be the next role for you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify and engage new business prospects
• Reconnect with lapsed clients through tailored outreach
• Manage a pipeline of leads from initial contact to conversion
• Lead bid responses: assess briefs, gather clarifications, and coordinate input
• Provide strategic input on costings, feasibility, and win strategy
• Collaborate with project teams on complex or high-value bids
• Track and analyse proposal outcomes and engagement metrics
• Support marketing efforts including events, campaigns, and collateral
• Maintain up-to-date records of contacts and bid progress

About You:

• 3+ years in market research or related field with sales exposure
• Proven experience in business development and client management
• Excellent communication, commercial awareness, and attention to detail

To apply please send your CV to [e-mail]

To be considered you must live in the UK, be happy to commute to the Central London office twice a week and hold a valid UK working permit or a visa.

Hannelius Recruitment is a boutique agency, operating across various sectors and connecting top talents with leading corporations in the field of market research. At Hannelius Recruitment we are committed to diversity and equality; we value talents based on abilities and potential, fostering productivity and innovation in a positive working environment.