Business Development Director

An exciting opportunity for an experienced BDD from a research background, with proven account management experience to join our sales team. Working with clients from the gaming industry and the public sector, you will have overall responsibility for sales, working to a pre agreed target.

You should have a proven expertise in building strong client relationships, have an enthusiasm for selling research and a tenacity for pursuing new business.

You must be an excellent communicator with strong negotiating and influencing skills.

Key Activities of the role include:

•    Regular communication with prospective, lapsed and existing clients.
•    Working with our sales support team, prepare and deliver relevant materials for credential meetings.
•    Achieve pre agreed targets for meetings and research briefs.
•    Write research proposals and deliver sales pitches where appropriate.
•    Brief all internal teams on new briefs and commissioned projects.
•    Create a sector plan detailing strategies for meeting all pre agreed targets.

To apply for this vacancy, please send your CV along with a cover letter to sarah.king@holdenpearmain.com.