Business Development Executive (12m Maternity Cover FTC) in Bracknell

At Circana, we are fueled by our passion for continuous learning and growth, we seek and share feedback freely, and we celebrate victories both big and small in an environment that is flexible and accommodating to our work and personal lives. We’re a global company dedicated to fostering inclusivity and belonging. We value and celebrate the unique experiences, cultures, and viewpoints that each individual brings. By embracing a wide range of backgrounds, skills, expertise, and beyond, we create a stronger, more innovative environment for our employees, clients, and communities. With us, you can always bring your full self to work.

Circana is proud to be certified by Great Place To Work, a prestigious award based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at Circana.

What will you be doing?

As a Business Development Executive, you will be the first point of contact for inbound commercial opportunities from UK branded and private label manufacturers while also representing the UK in delivering against Global proposals that require UK data. You will manage relationships, negotiate deals, and deliver high‑quality data solutions that meet client needs in a fast‑paced, client‑facing role that blends commercial strategy with data‑driven insights.

Job Responsibilities

• Relationship management: Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external clients. Respond promptly to queries, communicate clearly, and deliver on agreed timelines.
• Data and Insights: Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external clients. Respond promptly to queries, communicate clearly, and deliver on agreed timelines.
• Revenue Growth & Commercial Negotiation: Price services competitively while maximising deal value. Confidently negotiate terms and develop strategies to secure profitable outcomes.
• Sales & Financial administration: Effective, timely and accurate financial administration including maintenance of opportunities, keeping a sales pipeline up to date, creation of client P&L’s, renewing client contracts, forecasting and fulfilling internal reporting as required.

Requirements

• This role requires initiative and high levels of organisation. It will be varied and very rewarding for the right person. The role demands drive and focus from a person who really wants to engage with clients every day.
• 1‑2 years experience in a client‑facing or commercial role.
• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills.
• Excellent planning, organisation and time management.
• Highly self‑motivated and assured at presenting.
• Skilled at building relationships across teams and with clients.
• Confident working with data with a good working knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint.

Circana Behaviours

• Stay Curious: Being hungry to learn and grow, always asking the big questions.
• Seek Clarity: Embracing complexity to create clarity and inspire action.
• Own the Outcome: Being accountable for decisions and taking ownership of our choices.
• Centre on the Client: Relentlessly adding value for our customers.
• Be a Challenger: Never complacent, always striving for continuous improvement.
• Champion Inclusivity: Fostering trust in relationships engaging with empathy, respect, and integrity.
• Commit to each other: Contributing to making Circana a great place to work for everyone.

Location

This position can be located in the following area(s): South of England, commutable to Bracknell.