Business Development Manager

Role Overview

The Business Development Manager owns a multi-sector territory spanning national and international accounts, identifying, qualifying and closing new business across YouGov’s full suite of data, analytics, and custom research solutions. The role requires a credible senior presence in front of client and prospect stakeholders, comfortable leading a pitch, negotiating terms, or stepping into a stalled deal.

What You Will Do

The Business Development Manager will own a personal sales target linked to revenue, forecasting it accurately enough to defend under scrutiny. They will conduct comprehensive territory analysis, develop and maintain a robust sales plan, and manage a portfolio of concurrent opportunities.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The successful post holder will have a proven track record of managing and closing a portfolio of complex or higher-value opportunities, with a hunger for exceeding targets. They will have experience in consumer insights, market research, or subscription/SaaS sales, ideally including national and international account exposure.

Requirements

• Proven track record of managing and closing a portfolio of complex or higher-value opportunities
• Experience in consumer insights, market research, or subscription/SaaS sales
• Experience targeting and managing potential clients across multiple sectors in a professional services environment
• Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
• Strong commercial acumen
• Confident using CRM systems (Salesforce) and sales enablement tools
• Analytical, with strong problem-solving skills and a results-driven mindset
• Self-motivated and organised, with the ability to manage time effectively across a multi-sector territory

Benefits

• Best-in-class benefits to support physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing
• Sense of belonging and uniqueness in a supportive workplace