Sales Development Analyst

Meridian Business Support; Cowley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable manufacturing business in Cowley is looking for a Sales Development Analyst. This role requires a proactive individual with strong data analysis and Excel skills to identify and nurture new business opportunities. Responsibilities include conducting market research, building pipelines, and creating presentations for the Board. The business offers a quarterly bonus scheme, generous holiday allowance, and other benefits.

Benefits

Quarterly company bonus scheme

5.6 weeks holiday

Pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Strong data analysis and presentation skills.
• Experience with market intelligence tools.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market research and competitive analysis.
• Build and maintain a pipeline of qualified leads.
• Create business plans and presentations for the Board.
• Collaborate with Sales and Applications Engineering teams.
• Attend industry events to generate leads.

Skills

Market research

Data analysis

Excel

Presentation skills

Communication

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

AI tools

Job description

Overview

Sales Development Analyst

The Opportunity: Do you have a pro-active manner, can spot the potential for increased sales activity, are great at market research and using the internet to fact find AND have strong data analysis and Excel skills? Then this varied, interesting and newly created role for a Sales Development Analyst may be the job you seek. You will work within a well established and successful manufacturing business, seeking out and spotting opportunities for the sales team to go after. It’s not a sales role — it’s a role for a Business Analyst with good research and presentation skills, with an eye for sales. You will play a critical role in accelerating the company's growth by identifying, engaging, and nurturing new business opportunities across new markets both in the UK and internationally. You’ll be at the forefront of market intelligence and early-stage relationship building, while helping to promote the full value proposition of the organisation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct structured market research and competitive analysis to identify strategic opportunities in new sectors and geographies.
• Build and maintain a robust pipeline of qualified leads and sector insights, enabling proactive outreach and performance tracking.
• Create Business Plans via data analysis and using Excel to create PowerPoint presentations to present to the Board.
• Collaborate with the Sales Director, Sales Manager, and Applications Engineering team to craft and execute tailored outreach campaigns.
• Attend industry trade shows, conferences, and events to raise brand awareness and generate quality leads.
• Capture and report market trends, customer feedback, and competitor movement to inform strategic direction.

What you will bring to the Team

• Excellent MS experience, particularly using Excel and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of AI tools (e.g. ChatGPT and LinkedIn Sales Navigator etc) to support smarter targeting and outreach.
• An ability to pick up technical information due to the nature of this manufacturing environment.
• Confident, engaging, and results-oriented communicator, able to build relationships across all levels.
• Skilled in structured market research, with the ability to translate insights into commercial action.
• Digitally confident, able to leverage online platforms, tools and data sources to uncover market intelligence.
• A self-starter mindset with strong personal organisation and reporting skills.

Benefits

• Quarterly Company bonus scheme - can be up to 12% of your salary
• Quarterly bonus (non contractual)
• 5.6 weeks holiday (incl bank holidays - increases in year 2)
• Pension - 3.5%
• Company sick pay scheme
• Group Life Assurance (Death in Benefit) 4 x salary
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Private Medical