Business Development Researcher

Responsibilities:

Conduct comprehensive market research to identify business

opportunities, emerging industry trends, and potential areas for

organizational growth.

Identify and research prospective clients, strategic partners,

and organizations that align with the company's services and business

objectives.

Analyze competitors, market positioning, service offerings, and

industry developments to identify competitive advantages.

Develop and maintain databases of prospective clients, business

leads, and potential partnership opportunities.

Research target markets and customer segments to support effective

business development and client acquisition strategies.

Prepare detailed market intelligence reports, business

development proposals, competitor analyses, and strategic recommendations.

Identify relevant professional networks, business platforms, industry

events, and partnership opportunities that can enhance organisational

visibility.

Collaborate with marketing, sales, and management teams to

develop data-driven business growth strategies.

Monitor business development initiatives, evaluate lead-generation

performance, and recommend improvements to existing strategies.

Track relevant regulatory, economic, and industry developments

that may influence business expansion and service delivery.

Requirements:

Minimum of a bachelor's degree in business administration, marketing, economics, management, or a related discipline.

Demonstrated experience in business research, market

intelligence, lead generation, or business development.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking

skills.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to conduct independent research and translate findings

into practical business recommendations.

Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets,

PowerPoint, and digital research tools.

Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and

ability to manage multiple assignments.

Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and contribute

effectively to team objectives.

Preferred Skills:

Experience in business development research, market analysis,

competitive intelligence, and strategic planning.

Familiarity with lead-generation platforms, LinkedIn Sales

Navigator, CRM systems, and business intelligence tools.

Experience researching international markets, particularly the

United States and other major professional services markets.

Understanding of client acquisition strategies, customer

segmentation, sales funnels, and business growth models.

Experience identifying business partnerships, institutional

collaborations, and corporate growth opportunities.

Experience preparing business proposals, market research

reports, strategic presentations, and business development plans.

Ability to use AI-assisted research and analytical tools

responsibly to improve research efficiency and business decision-making.

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