Client Development Manager (Market Research)

Our client is building a new generation of consumer intelligence - one that moves at the speed of modern business. Their solutions include best in class technology, bespoke research services and an impressive team - combining agility with depth of insight.

About the role:

As a Manager within the account team, your role will include managing both existing and new client relationships. A market research background is essential for this role due to the need to created detailed proposals. You will play a key role in growing existing clients accounts, identifying opportunities to cross-sell and up-sell and building valuable partnerships by acting as a knowledgeable, strategic partner. You will also identify new client targets and engage potential partners across priority industries, supporting proposal writing, pitching, running demos and managing commercial conversations with clients.

You will work closely with internal teams across commercial, research, analytics, and product to deliver high-impact engagements, as well as contributing to thought-leadership and marketing initiatives that showcase the company's offerings. You'll also work closely with strategic teams on the launch of new solutions and services.

What we are looking for:

• In the region of 3-8years experience in market research, consulting, insights, or related fields in client-facing roles (including a strong understanding of customised research)
• Strong experience managing enterprise stakeholders and commercial relationships.
• Exposure to proposal development, pitching or solution selling.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• A commercial mindset.
• Confidence working in fast-moving, collaborative environments.
• A proactive attitude and willingness to take ownership of outcomes.
• The ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution.

In return you can expect the following:

• Opportunity to join a growing, technology-led organisation
• A salary of SGD 5-7.5k basic plus commission
• The opportunity to act as a trusted advisor to clients in a commercial role where you do not have to get bogged down with research operations or delivery!
• Strong exposure to senior stakeholders and strategic conversations rather than purely operational work
• Opportunities to experiment and shape ways of working
• A great team!

To apply:

Please apply via LinkedIn with your CV or directly via email to [Confidential Information]

key words:

market research, quantitative research, nielsen, nielseniq, kantar, ipsos, consumer insights, consumer research