Researcher

London I £32,000.00 - £40,000.00 Annual I Full Time

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People2people are recruiting for a leading commercial design and build firm looking for a proactive and inquisitive Business Development Researcher to join their growing team. This entry-level role is ideal for a recent graduate, school leaver, or early-career researcher looking to make a tangible impact in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

You will play a key role in identifying and qualifying new business opportunities within the commercial office, retail, and residential fit-out sectors. Your research and insights will directly support our strategic growth, sales initiatives, and outreach campaigns across London.

Please note, this role is 5 days per week in the office.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct targeted research to identify businesses undergoing workplace change, including relocations, refurbishments, or new fit-outs.
Think “outside the box” to identify companies that are looking for workplace change.
Monitor industry news, planning applications, lease events, and market trends.
Build and maintain accurate and insightful databases of prospective clients and projects.
Use a range of tools (e.g., publications, social media, CRM, AI tools) to capture, manage, and analyse lead information.
Work closely with the sales and business development team to prioritise and qualify leads.
Support the creation of customised outreach strategies and campaigns.
Stay up to date on industry trends, key decision-maker movements, and competitor activity.
Develop and implement effective contact strategies for outreach to prospective clients.

Requirements

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
A strong work ethic
Happy to work in a target-based environment
Highly organised, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently.
Curious mindset with confidence to suggest new ideas and approaches.
Experience of working in HubSpot is a bonus!
Comfortable using social media and AI tools for research and relationship-building.
Interest in commercial property, design, or construction is a plus.

Why Join?

A key role within a collaborative and ambitious business development team.
Ongoing training, mentorship, and support to develop your career.
Real opportunities for progression within a respected commercial design and build firm.
Exposure to high-profile clients and impactful, sustainable design solutions.

Operating for over 20 years in Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom, people2people, Edge Recruitment, and Frog Recruitment are an award-winning recruitment group and HR solutions provider. As an inclusive workforce, we welcome everyone and encourage our employees, clients, and candidates to showcase their authentic selves.

Should you require reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, we encourage you to make a request by phoning the above-mentioned recruitment consultant to discuss. In response to these requests, we will collaborate closely with you to implement the appropriate adjustments.