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Graduate Business Development Executive
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Would you like to work with some of the world's leading food, drink and personal care brands, helping to bring innovative new products to market?
Are you looking for a varied, fast-paced role where you can develop commercial, research, and relationship-building skills while working with industry-leading clients?
We are recruiting our next Graduate Business Development Executive to join our team!
This opportunity will introduce you to the exciting world of Consumer and Sensory Research, giving you exposure to global FMCG brands, providing the foundation for a successful career in business development, sales, client solutions, and commercial leadership. The role will be based in our London Bridge office and offers the chance to work closely with our Client Solutions, Research and Marketing teams whilst learning from experienced commercial professionals.
Department
Global Growth & Marketing
Employment Type
Permanent - Full Time
Location
MMR Research London
Workplace type
Hybrid
Reporting To
Holly Crowther
This Role's Hiring Manager
Holly Crowther
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Key Responsibilities
- Research prospective clients, market trends, and growth opportunities across food, drink, personal care, and household categories.
- Support outreach activities through email, LinkedIn, and other channels to build relationships and generate commercial opportunities.
- Prepare for and support client conversations, helping to understand business challenges and identify where MMR can add value.
- Create tailored presentations, credentials, and supporting materials for prospective clients and key accounts.
- Work closely with Business Development, Client Solutions, Research, and Marketing teams to learn about our capabilities and bring opportunities to life.
- Maintain accurate CRM records and leverage AI-enabled tools to support prospecting, pipeline management, and commercial success.
- Help drive new business growth, with success measured by the quality and volume of meetings secured with prospective clients.
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Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Have achieved a 2:1 degree or above.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to engage professionally and build relationships.
- Positive, resilient, goal-oriented, and eager to learn, with a collaborative approach and enthusiasm for achieving results.
- Curious, commercially minded, and interested in brands, consumer behavior, innovation, and business growth.
- Highly organized, proactive, and self-motivated, with strong attention to detail.
- Comfortable analyzing information, solving problems, and using technology to work efficiently.
A bit about us and our benefits!
We’re MMR Research Worldwide – the global sensory and consumer research experts behind many of the world’s biggest brands in food, drink, personal and household care. From bold new flavors to breakthrough product experiences, we help turn great ideas into products people truly love.
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With teams across the UK, US, Asia, and Africa, we blend science, creativity, and curiosity to shape the future of everyday products. Join us and you’ll be part of a fast-growing, innovative company where your ideas matter, and your career can thrive.
It’s our people that make all of this possible.
We are proud of our collaborative culture which is driven by strong leadership and offers industry-leading training and growth opportunities.
At MMR, we're committed to ensuring the happiness and well-being of each employee, regardless of where they are in the world! We offer a wide range of core and additional benefits. Competitive salaries, generous holiday allowances, and market-leading training opportunities are standard here. Our vibrant culture, talented team, and focus on employee wellbeing is what makes MMR so special.
About MMR Research
We specialize in delivering innovative solutions and exceptional services to meet the diverse needs of our clients. With a strong commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, we strive to exceed expectations and drive success in every project we undertake.
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