BMS Performance
Business Development Manager
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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.
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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.
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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)
Desired Skills and Experience
- Sales, New Business Development, B2B, Market Research, Account Management
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