Business Development Executive

Client Profile:

Our Client is a leading company that specialise in market research, market insight and marketing intelligence. They are currently looking for a Business Development Executive to work in the central London office.

Role Description:

The Business Development Executive will be responsible for developing new business sales as well as developing new business sales via existing clients. Within this sales job in Central London, you’ll be assisting in maintaining existing clients, servicing clients and be involved with the management of key client relationships. This sales job involves sales of market research products and market research solutions to clients. The Business Development Executive will also assist in new marketing initiatives.

The role requires the Business Development Executive to;

-agree targets, both financial and structural (i.e. organisation specific), with the Department Head and to deliver on these targets

-sell and promote market research products to new clients (Omnibus products for example)

-advise and direct on aspects of client/collaborator liaison where applicable and take the lead in solving potentially problematic situations

-advise and build positive relationships with clients on new projects

-network effectively with potential clients

-ensure the most effective solution (to the client) and most profitable solution

-advise others on commercial/policy subject issues and how they can potentially affect research design and the client’s business

-react to and work with the Head on issues in the sector(s) which present the company with new business opportunities

-oversee, prepare and deliver presentations of our work, which provide clients with the insight and data which they require

The Business Development Executive will contribute to the wider management of the company as required ensure client satisfaction and to represent the company in a professional and ethical manner at all times.

Person Specification:

The Business Development Executive role requires a candidate with strong business and commercial acumen. As the role involves working within the market research industry, an interest in market research or experience within selling marketing research solutions would be advantageous.

You will possess an outstanding track record in sales and business development and will have a stable work history. We’ll also ask you to demonstrate the following skills during the pre-screen and subsequent interviews:

-proactive account management and sales skills.

-presentation and interpersonal skills to present relevant market research design products

-initiative, negotiation and influencing skills

-problem solving, analytical and numerical skills

-self-organise and self-managed to achieve business development targets

-research skills to target new business opportunities

Additional Information

Talent Quest Ltd is a specialist recruitment consultancy service specialising in Digital, Media, Creative, PR, Marketing, Market Research & Insight as well as multilingual & supporting functions. Registered offices in the UK. We are also members of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) and adhere to strict professional practice. We always strive for the highest standards of service however, with the number of applications we receive for some of our vacancies, it is not always possible to get back to everyone individually. If you do not hear from us within 4 days, it means in this instance your application has not been taken any further. We hope that you will apply again for any positions that interest you in the future.