Sales Director

Nicholson Glover; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading market research firm is seeking a Sales Director to spearhead business growth in the UK. This pivotal role requires a driven professional with a strong background in new business development and a passion for research solutions. You will engage with clients to offer tailored insights and lead a team in a growing market, ensuring continued success for the company.

Qualifications

• 6-10 years’ experience, ideally in research turned sales.
• Proven success in new business development.
• Comfortable selling custom research directly to end clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle sales to end clients in B2B and B2C sectors.
• Drive new business acquisition and deliver consultative insight solutions.
• Collaborate with research and marketing teams to deliver growth.

Skills

Business Development

Sales Management

Client Relationship Management

Negotiation

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Sales Director – Market Research & Insights

Location: Remote/Hybrid (UK-based, London-bound as/when required)

Join a global research business expanding its UK footprint. This is a high-impact sales role focused on winning new end-client logos and growing custom research revenue.

Please note, this role does require hands-on experience selling custom primary research to end-clients in the B2B & B2C space.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle sales to end clients across B2B and B2C sectors
• Drive new business acquisition and pitch consultative insight solutions
• Convert qualified leads into high-value new business opportunities
• Collaborate with research and marketing teams to deliver commercial growth
• Represent the brand at client meetings, conferences and industry events

Qualifications

• 6-10 years’ experience, ideally with a background in research turned sales
• Proven success in new business development (not just sales enablement)
• Comfortable selling custom research to end clients - not agency.
• Tap into existing network and industry relationships to win new business
• Energetic, target-driven and confident in a start-up style environment
• Ready to help build a team and lead future growth in the UK

*Unfortunately this role does not support sponsorship at this time.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales, Business Development, and Research

• Industries

  Market Research

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