Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager

Market Research & Insight Services

London / Hybrid (2 days per week in office)

£40,000-£50,000 basic | £65,000 OTE (uncapped)

• Join a fast-growing market research business trusted by global brands
• Help leading technology, consulting, and consumer businesses access high-quality market insight
• Be part of a profitable, entrepreneurial company with genuine progression opportunities

At BMS, we've been engaged to recruit a Client Services Manager for a rapidly growing market research business. This is a commercial role combining account management with new business development, working with some of the world's best-known technology, consulting, and consumer brands.

The Company

Our client is a specialist market research services business, helping organisations access the right participants to generate high-quality commercial insight.

Founded in 2018, the business has built an impressive client base across technology, consulting, pharmaceuticals, venture capital, and retail. With a profitable business model, ambitious growth plans, and a collaborative culture, they have established themselves as a trusted partner to many of the world's leading organisations.

Operating with a small, high-performing commercial team, the business offers the opportunity to make a genuine impact while progressing quickly as the company continues to grow.

The Role

• Manage a mix of existing client relationships and new business opportunities across the UK and US.
• Sell specialist market research recruitment services to technology companies, consultancies, venture capital firms, and consumer brands.
• Target Insight Managers, Research Managers, Client Directors, and Consultants.
• Generate opportunities through inherited accounts, inbound enquiries, and proactive outbound prospecting.
• Typical project values average around £18K, with sales cycles of approximately 2 weeks.
• Once projects are secured, hand over delivery to the specialist client services team.
• Clear pathway into a Senior Client Services role within approximately 2 years as the commercial team continues to expand.

The Candidate

• 18 months+ of B2B sales or account management experience.
• Experience selling professional services, research, data, or insight-led solutions would be advantageous.
• Degree educated with strong Excel or Google Sheets skills.
• Articulate, commercially minded, and confident presenting to clients.
• Naturally inquisitive with strong relationship-building skills and a genuine desire to build a long-term sales career.

The Package

Basic Salary: £40,000-£50,000

OTE: £65,000 (uncapped)

• Private healthcare
• Pension
• Laptop & mobile phone
• Holidays: 25 days + bank holidays
• Working Pattern: Hybrid (2 days per week in Moorgate office)