Client Development Manager Central London / hybrid, 2 days per week in the office up to GBP 40-50,000 + quarterly bonus - (posted Jul 24 2025)

Company: Hannelius Recruitment
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Job Spec: Our client is a London-based market research fieldwork agency delivering high-quality services both in the UK and internationally. They're now looking for a Client Development Manager to lead business development and bid management.

If you are a commercially minded, organised professional who enjoys nurturing relationships, crafting compelling proposals, and driving agency growth, this just might be the next role for you!


Key Responsibilities:

• Identify and engage new business prospects
• Reconnect with lapsed clients through tailored outreach
• Manage a pipeline of leads from initial contact to conversion
• Lead bid responses: assess briefs, gather clarifications, and coordinate input
• Provide strategic input on costings, feasibility, and win strategy
• Collaborate with project teams on complex or high-value bids
• Track and analyse proposal outcomes and engagement metrics
• Support marketing efforts including events, campaigns, and collateral
• Maintain up-to-date records of contacts and bid progress.

About You:

• 3+ years in market research or related field with sales exposure
• Proven experience in business development and client management
• Excellent communication, commercial awareness, and attention to detail.

To be considered you must live in the UK, be happy to commute to the Central London office twice a week and hold a valid UK working permit or a visa.

Hannelius Recruitment is a boutique agency, operating across various sectors and connecting top talents with leading corporations in the field of market research. At Hannelius Recruitment we are committed to diversity and equality; we value talents based on abilities and potential, fostering productivity and innovation in a positive working environment.

Who to contact: In order to apply please send your CV to Maarit Yli-Korpula at maarit@hanneliusrecruitment.com

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