Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager

Harrogate, UK (Hybrid, some travel required)

£35,000 – £60,000 Base + Bonus

We are an established market research agency based in Harrogate, working with national and international clients across a wide range of sectors. 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.

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.

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

• 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

• Professional, credible, and client‑focused

• Organised, proactive, and self‑motivated

• Collaborative team player

• Solutions‑focused and practical

• 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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