Business Development Manager

Position: Business Development Manager (Permanent)
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 Linked In 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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