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Business Development Director - Market Research
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Business Development Director - Market Research
Business Development Director - Market Research
Role Overview
- Position: Global Market Research Agency
- Location: Fully Remote (UK-Based)
- Salary: £70–100,000 + commission
A fantastic opportunity for a commercially driven, senior business development professional to join a fast-moving, entrepreneurial global market research agency and lead growth in the UK market.
About the Role
We’re seeking an experienced sales professional with a strong track record in selling full-service market research to drive business growth and secure high-value clients. The ideal candidate will thrive on relationship-building, opportunity discovery, and strategic deals, ensuring seamless delivery across the sales cycle—from initial prospecting and engagement to securing commitments.
The role requires a commercial, passionate, and collaborative leader who balances independence with teamwork, consistently committing to performance excellence and professional standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop creative, data-driven propositions tailored to clients' challenges across FMCG, financial services, automotive, media, and tech sectors.
- Proactively pursue new business opportunities, build strong relationships, and close high-value deals.
- Work closely with an insights and operations team to deliver refined, cost-effective, and timely research solutions.
- Shape proposals, negotiate terms, and align client strategies while ensuring value-added outcomes.
- Drive entrepreneurial growth with the opportunity to influence company direction and strategy through data-driven initiatives.
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Requirements
- Proven 20+ years of business development experience in the market research and insights sector, preferably in high-end or bespoke research.
- Self-motivated, proactive, and strategic with an ability to operate independently and achieve targets.
- Exceptional client-facing skills, known for establishing trust and delivering exceptional service.
- Results driven with an outstanding sales history and knowledge of modern sales methodologies.
- Digital literacy, adaptability, and global mindset to connect UK clients with global offerings.
- A desire to shape, grow, and take ownership in a fast-paced agency that values initiative and growth potential.
Ideal Candidate Traits
- Enthusiasm for new business acquisition and making a lasting impact.
- Strong network within insights, marketing, and senior decision-makers.
- Experience in multi-sector selling with expertise beyond traditional social/media insights.
- Strong commercial acumen with a fixation on delivering value through insights.
The Agency Culture
We’re a values-driven, client-centric team that champions authentic creativity, integrity, and collaboration. Join a place where individual contributions are recognized, valued, and rewarded—with no artificial limits on your ambitions or opportunities.
Opportunities for Growth
As part of a globally connected yet entrepreneurial environment, you’d have unparalleled growth potential, brokering high-value deals that scale our client base. With agency-backed guidance and structures to reward success, this isn’t just an opportunity—it’s a launchpad.
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Flexibility & Earnings Potential
This fully remote role offers unparalleled flexibility alongside exceptional earning potential (base + commission), allowing you to balance ambition with your preferred lifestyle.
Why Apply?
If you’re a market research leader poised to scale your career, we’d love to hear from you—we reward innovation, client focus, and strategic leadership.
About Resources Group Building on 30 years' experience, Resources Group is the trusted partner for global talent within market research, insights, and marketing strategy roles. Our consultants provide impartial career guidance to ensure tailored opportunities that align with current working rights and industry demands.
- A client appreciation: Selection is strictly merit-based, prioritizing elite candidates.
- Unrivalled opportunities: Access to global employers and high-profile roles within top market research firms.
For further inquiries, contact:
- Deborah Lewis, Senior Partner
- Email: applytodeborah@resourcesgroup.com
- Call: 0207 242 6321
Ideal candidates must be UK-based with up-to-date UK working rights.
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