Business Development Manager

Company: RELX Group
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Location: Leeds
Job Description:

Overview

As a senior contributor in Corporate Sales, you will identify and close new business, expanding our footprint in the UKI market. You will craft and execute a strategy to win new customers and cross-sell into existing accounts, collaborating across product, marketing, and services. You’ll shape go-to-market efforts, build a robust pipeline, and close high-value partnerships, with travel to meet clients in person. This role offers a meaningful chance to impact risk solutions adoption and revenue growth in a dynamic, cross-functional team.

Pay / Benefits

  • Generous holiday allowance
  • Private medical benefits and eye care vouchers
  • Pension scheme
  • Share option (Save As You Earn)
  • Travel season ticket loan and Electric Vehicle Scheme
  • Parental leave and wellbeing programmes

Responsibilities

  • Identify and qualify new business opportunities in target markets and segments
  • Develop and manage a robust pipeline of leads and prospects
  • Conduct market research to uncover trends and customer needs
  • Lead proposals, pitches, and negotiations for new business
  • Collaborate with Product, Marketing, Solution Consultants and Professional Services to tailor solutions
  • Contribute to go-to-market strategies and campaign development
  • Provide feedback on product-market fit and client demands
  • Represent the company at industry events and maintain CRM records (e.g., Salesforce)
  • Meet or exceed revenue/ACV targets

Key requirements

  • Proven success in acquiring new business logos and driving revenue growth
  • B2B sales experience in complex, solution-based environments (data, information, or technology-led)
  • Consultative selling mindset with ability to engage senior stakeholders
  • Strong commercial acumen and strategic thinking
  • Experience in Gaming & Gambling, Retail/eCommerce or technology sectors preferred
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Relationship-building
  • Strategic thinking
  • Salesforce
  • CRM pipeline management
  • Market research and analysis

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Posted: September 23rd, 2026