Sales Development Analyst

Meridian Business Support; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a Sales Development Analyst to conduct market research, analyze data, and assist in business growth for a manufacturing client. This role involves building leads and creating presentations for the Board. Candidates should possess strong data analysis, Excel, and communication skills, along with a proactive attitude. The position offers a competitive benefits package including a quarterly bonus and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Quarterly Company bonus scheme

5.6 weeks holiday

Private Medical

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Excellent MS experience, particularly using Excel and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of AI tools like ChatGPT for smarter targeting.
• Self-starter mindset with strong personal organisation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market research and competitive analysis.
• Build and maintain a pipeline of qualified leads.
• Create Business Plans and presentations for the Board.

Skills

Data analysis

Market research

Excel

Presentation skills

Communication

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

LinkedIn Sales Navigator

Job description

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 just 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 traditional sales role; it’s a role for a Business Analyst with strong research and presentation skills and 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.

The Role

• 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.

Working Hours: 8am-5pm Monday to Thursday, 8am-2pm Fridays.

Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy

Job Info

Job Title:

Company:

Meridian Business Support

Location:

Posted:

Sep 4th 2025

Closes:

Oct 5th 2025

Sector:

Manufacturing & Surveying

Contract:

Permanent

Hours:

Full Time

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