VP | New Business Sales, UK | London
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Job Summary
Savanta is seeking a visionary Vice President to head our UK New Business function. As part of our Global Commercial Team youll be at the forefront of expanding our client base entering new sectors and delivering cutting-edge tech-enabled solutions. This is your opportunity to shape strategy inspire a high-performing team and make a tangible impact on our market presence.
Savanta is a data market research and advisory company with teams in the UK Americas and APAC. Working with high-profile organizations and some of the worlds best-known brands we Inform & Inspire our clients to Make Better Decisions through powerful data empowering technology and high-impact consulting.
Savanta is on a bold journey - transforming from a traditional market research firm into a tech-first insights-driven leader.
The ideal candidate must have a strong background of Sales with the Market Research industry exceptional leadership skills and a proven track record of driving revenue growth.
This role will report into the Global Chief Commercial Officer and is based out of our London office with an expectation to be onsite 2-3 days per week.
About the Role:
This role is a strategic leadership opportunity to shape the future of our commercial success. Youll be at the helm of our UK New Business function driving revenue building high-value partnerships and expanding our footprint across key and emerging sectors youll be empowered to innovate influence and inspire.
This role would suit a tenacious sales professional with a strong grounding in market research techniques and how it is used by our clients.
What youll do:
- Lead the UK New Business team - owning revenue targets and building long-term client partnerships across key sectors.
- Design and deliver commercial strategy - identify new opportunities markets and revenue streams leveraging the full suite of Savanta products and capabilities.
- Champion a client-first mindset - embed service excellence and innovation working closely with marketing delivery and tech teams.
- Drive high-value proposals and pitches - engage C-Suite audiences and win major new business.
- Foster a culture of growth and accountability - develop talent set ambitious goals and support recruitment and progression.
- Promote Savantas profile - represent us at external events and through thought leadership.
About You:
- A proven track record of leading high-growth commercial teams and delivering double-digit revenue increases.
- The ability to engage C-suite audiences with confidence clarity and commercial acumen.
- A passion for building teams that thrive on innovation accountability and client-first thinking.
- A tech-first mindset and a hunger to help evolve Savanta into a next-gen insights powerhouse.
- Substantial new business development expertise within the Market Research industry.
- Extensive proficiency within the SaaS / DaaS industry particularly in Market Research.
- Experience in full-cycle sales from strategy development to execution.
With service at the heart of our business a passion for exceeding client expectations is essential.
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And in return Savanta offers:
- Base Salary Range: 75000 - 90000 OTE achievable through our uncapped commission structure
- Unlimited annual leave
- Hybrid working
- Flexible working practices
- Health & wellbeing package (Private medical insurance or a flexible tailored suite of well-being benefits)
- Financial health (pension life assurance etc.)
- Team & Company Socials
- Committees for Health & Well Being Charities & Volunteering and DE&I
Why Join Us:
With offices in the US Canada India and the UK over 500 staff globally and ambitious growth plans Savanta offers the benefits of scale whilst our specialists with their deep expertise and nimble teams make life at Savanta feel more like working at a boutique agency.
Our client portfolio includes some of the worlds most recognisable and valuable brands such as Google UBS Meta Pandora Vodafone Samsung Heineken LEGO Aston Martin ING Unilever and the Cabinet Office.
The company was founded on the belief that tech should be integral to its success and this culture of tech innovation makes us best placed to put Savanta at the heart of our clients businesses offering solutions before they even know the problem.
Part of the vibrant Next 15 Communications Group we have an entrepreneurial and inclusive company culture that actively recognises and values its people and offers unrivalled scope for career development including mentoring coaching as well as extensive training programs.
Savanta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and continuously strives to be an employer of choice. Our people are our greatest asset - we value workplace diversity and inclusion oppose all forms of unlawful discrimination and welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates of all backgrounds.
All candidates will be considered equally however unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship.
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Key Skills
- Business Development
- Financial Services
- Revenue Growth
- Accounting
- Account Management
- CRM
- Client Relationships
- Market Research
- Project Management
- Strategic Initiatives
- Business Relationships
- Business Strategy
- Sales Goals
- Sales Process
- Product Development
About Company
Savanta offer best in class B2B & B2C Market Research services across the UK & internationally. We can help your Company Make Better Decisions, learn how.
