Bringing people together is more than a skill - it's a catalyst for innovation.
A rapidly growing research technology business is on the lookout for a Business Development Representative to strengthen connections across the insights, marketing and product sectors. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who thrives on building meaningful relationships and has a strong interest in marketing, research, or user experience.
This company operates at the forefront of the market research industry, developing SaaS products alongside expert-led services. With a reputation for pioneering digital insight tools, they support major brands globally and are consistently recognised for their workplace culture and employee development.

Job overview
As a Business Development Representative, you'll play a pivotal role in expanding the company's presence across the UK. The position sits within the sales team and reports directly to the Sales Director. It combines outbound prospecting with event hosting and strategic relationship building, particularly with decision-makers in the research and insights space.
This hybrid role involves regular UK travel to attend conferences, host in-person events, and cultivate client relationships. You'll also work closely with marketing and product teams to ensure outreach efforts align with broader business goals.

Here's what you'll be doing:

- Prospecting and initiating contact with research and insight professionals through email, calls and social media
- Hosting and attending events, conferences and tradeshows across the UK
- Building and maintaining long-term relationships with research technology buyers and stakeholders
- Supporting Account-Based Marketing (ABM) activities and nurturing ongoing engagement with prospects
- Collaborating closely with internal teams to align messaging and strategies

Strong verbal and written communication skills, including presentation delivery
- A competitive mindset with an organised and inquisitive approach to work
- Ability to understand the challenges faced by marketing, research, and insight teams
- Willingness and flexibility to travel up to 20% of the time
- Comfort using platforms such as HubSpot and LinkedIn Sales Navigator (preferred)
- Previous experience in a sales, business development or client-facing role (preferred)

Salary: £26,000 - £32,000 (+ commission)
- Hybrid working model with 85% remote work and 15% travel
- Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9am to 5:30pm
- Education: Bachelor's degree preferred
- Professional development support including MRS and CPD training
- Volunteering and wellness day allowance
- 23 days annual leave (increasing to 27) plus public holidays and your birthday off
- Casual dress policy, on-site parking, company pension scheme and sick pay
- Frequent company-hosted social events

A career as a Business Development Representative in the research technology space offers an exciting mix of human connection and innovation. You'll contribute to the growth of impactful solutions that help global organisations better understand their audiences. It's a vibrant, future-focused sector ideal for those who are both commercially driven and curious about the way insights shape the world.