Business Development Manager

Leeds, UK (Hybrid, some travel required)
£35,000 – £60,000 Basic salary & Bonus
Market Research

About the Company

We are an established market research agency in Leeds, working with national and international clients across a wide range of sectors, offering quantitative and qualitative research solutions. We deliver high-quality, bespoke research solutions via online, in-home, and face-to-face methodologies.

Now an employee-owned company, our people have a real voice in shaping the business and share in its success. Despite our growth, we retain a close-knit, supportive culture with a clear commercial focus.

About the Role

We are seeking a Business Development Manager to drive growth across the UK and Europe. This senior role combines strategic input with hands-on sales responsibility, including identifying, securing, and managing new business opportunities, expanding our client base, and contributing to the company’s commercial strategy.

Key Responsibilities

New Business & Sales

• Own and manage the full new business pipeline with accurate tracking and forecasting
• Identify and secure new clients across the UK and Europe
• Generate leads through outreach, networking, referrals, industry events, and inbound enquiries
• Manage the sales lifecycle from initial contact to proposal, negotiation, and agreement
• Build strong client relationships and deliver tailored research solutions
• Collaborate with the Head of Research to scope, price, and position opportunities
• Provide regular updates to Senior Management on pipeline, market trends, and opportunities
• Deliver against revenue targets

Marketing & Brand Awareness

• Support marketing campaigns to raise awareness and credibility
• Contribute content across LinkedIn and social media
• Promote case studies, insight pieces, and company updates
• Attend industry events and support campaigns generating inbound enquiries

Market Insight & Strategy

• Monitor market developments and competitor activity
• Share insights internally to support service and proposition development

Essential Experience

• Proven track record of winning B2B professional services business
• Experience in business development, account management, or sales
• Excellent negotiation, relationship-building, and communication skills
• Commercially aware and confident discussing pricing and scope
• Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach

Desirable

• Experience in market research, insights, or consultancy
• Familiarity with CRM systems
• Experience contributing to marketing campaigns or content

Personal Qualities

• Professional, credible, and client-focused
• Organised, proactive, and self-motivated
• Collaborative team player
• Solutions-focused and practical

What We Offer

• Competitive salary: £35,000 – £60,000 Base + Bonus
• Company profit share scheme
• Employee-owned: become a company partner after 12 months
• Generous leave: 33 days (including bank holidays) + up to 5 loyalty days, plus birthday & company anniversary leave, Christmas closure
• Hybrid working (after probation)
• Pension scheme and health cash plan
• Flexible benefits portal with hundreds of perks & discounts
• Two off-site social events per year

If you are an ambitious, commercially minded professional with a passion for business development in the insights sector, we’d love to hear from you.

For more information, please contact Shannon Clough at Interaction Recruitment (Leeds office):
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