Senior Business Development Manager

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insights and consultancy firm in London is seeking an experienced Senior Business Development Manager to build and grow relationships with new and key clients. The role involves managing a sales pipeline and achieving a personal target of £360k through new business, renewals, and upsells. The ideal candidate is a confident relationship builder with a solid understanding of the sales process and CRM systems, and is self-motivated and target-driven.

Qualifications

• Confident relationship builder with a proven track record.
• Ability to explain complex solutions clearly.
• Experience managing and renewing client contracts.

Responsibilities

• Manage and renew existing client contracts aiming for 90%+ retention.
• Spot opportunities for growth and bring in new logos.
• Lead proposals, pitches, and commercial conversations.
• Run product demos and demonstrate value to clients.
• Network at events to build market profile.

Skills

Relationship building

Sales process understanding

CRM systems knowledge

Self-motivated

Target-driven

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Posted:

22.08.2025

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06.10.2025

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Job Description:

Senior Business Development Manager | London (Hybrid)

We’re looking for an experienced Senior Business Development Manager to join a fast-moving insights and consultancy team.

This is a predominantly new business role. You'll be building and growing relationships with new and key clients, managing a healthy pipeline, and delivering on a personal sales target of £360k through a mix of new business, renewals and upsells.

What you’ll be doing:

• Managing and renewing existing client contracts - aiming for 90%+ retention.
• Spotting opportunities to grow accounts and bring in new logos.
• Leading on proposals, pitches, and commercial conversations.
• Running product demos and helping clients see real value.
• Getting out there - attending events, networking, and building your profile in the market.

What we’re after:

• A confident relationship builder who knows how to win (and keep) business.
• Solid understanding of the sales process and CRM systems.
• Someone who can explain complex solutions clearly and simply.
• Self-motivated, target-driven, and comfortable working at pace.