Robert Half
Business Development Analyst – Reading – Hybrid – 3/6 month contract – £30 – £40 per hour
We are seeking a Business Development Analyst to support sales growth through pipeline management, forecasting, market analysis, and business development support. This role combines analytical expertise with commercial awareness to help drive strategic decision-making and achieve business targets.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and maintain sales and business development pipelines to support revenue targets.
- Produce forecasts, reports, dashboards, and performance insights.
- Ensure CRM systems and business development trackers are accurate and up to date.
- Analyse sales performance, identify trends, and recommend improvements.
- Research market opportunities, industry trends, and competitor activity.
- Support lead allocation, enquiry management, and early-stage opportunity development.
- Prepare reports and presentations for senior stakeholders.
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and forecasting accuracy.
- Provide administrative support to sales and business development teams.
Key Skills & Experience
- Strong experience in forecasting, reporting, and data analysis.
- Advanced Excel and dashboarding skills.
- Experience with CRM systems and sales reporting tools.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Strong commercial awareness and problem-solving skills.
- Experience in a B2B environment is advantageous.
- Background in financial analysis, forecasting, sales operations, business development, or a similar analytical role.
Personal Attributes
- Results-driven and proactive.
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
- Able to work independently and collaboratively.
- Confident analysing data and turning insights into actions.
- Adaptable with a continuous improvement mindset
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