Business Development Director - PRS IN VIVO UK
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£55,200
Going rate
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This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 3556 (85% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £55,200, and Ipsos Mori UK Limited is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
We pick the code from the advert's text, so it is our best guess, not the employer's. Each code it could be has its own likelihood:
- Likely 3556 (Sales accounts and business development managers) · 85% match
- Possible 3552 (Business sales executives) · 6% match
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What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3556 Sales accounts and business development managers Most likely code | £38,600 | £55,200 | £55,200 | £55,200 |
3552 Business sales executives Also possible | £33,400 | £41,700 | £41,700 | £41,700 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Are you a commercially driven business development professional who thrives on building trusted client relationships and creating growth opportunities? Do you enjoy opening senior-level conversations, shaping strategic solutions and working alongside industry experts to solve complex client challenges? If so, we'd love to hear from you.
About the role
PRS IN VIVO is a globally recognised expert in shopper behaviour, packaging and behavioural science. As our Business Development Director, you will play a pivotal role in driving the next stage of growth for the business by expanding our client base, strengthening strategic relationships and converting opportunities into sustainable revenue growth.
Working closely with the UK Managing Director, senior leaders and the wider business network, you will identify and develop opportunities across existing, lapsed and new clients. This is not a traditional sales role. Success comes from understanding client challenges, opening the right conversations and collaborating with specialist insight professionals to create compelling, high-value solutions.
You will help shape the future growth of PRS IN VIVO across FMCG, shopper, packaging and innovation sectors, while acting as a senior ambassador for the business. This is an exciting opportunity to combine commercial leadership, strategic relationship development and consultancy-led business development within a highly respected global organisation.
This role is offered on a hybrid basis with 3 days in the office and the rest from him.
About you
- Proactive and self-motivated, with a track record of taking ownership and delivering results.
- Confident building credibility and engaging effectively with senior stakeholders.
- A collaborative relationship-builder who enjoys partnering with subject matter experts to create client value.
- Highly organised and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple opportunities and priorities simultaneously.
Essential skills
- Proven experience identifying, developing and converting new business opportunities.
- Strong account development skills, including stakeholder mapping and relationship expansion.
- Experience engaging and influencing senior client stakeholders within complex organisations.
- Demonstrated ability to build, manage and convert a robust sales pipeline.
- Strong commercial acumen with confidence discussing revenue, pricing, margin and growth strategies.
- Excellent proposal development, presentation and influencing skills.
- Ability to work effectively across cross-functional and specialist teams.
- Strong relationship-building and consultative selling capabilities.
- Proficiency in AI tools and technologies to support business development, market intelligence and productivity improvements.
Desirable skills
- Experience within market research, consumer insight, shopper, packaging, innovation or FMCG consultancy environments.
- Understanding of behavioural science, shopper behaviour, pack testing or product innovation.
- Experience selling solutions to FMCG, retail, healthcare, alcohol, beauty or consumer goods organisations.
- Established network across insight, marketing, category, shopper or innovation functions.
- Experience working within matrixed or global organisations.
- Ability to translate thought leadership and content into commercial opportunities.
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you as an individual. Our standard benefits include 25 days annual leave, pension contribution, income protection and life assurance. In addition, there are a range health & wellbeing, financial benefits and professional development opportunities.
We have a hybrid approach to work and ask people to be in the office or with clients for 3 days per week. We appreciate you may have commitments outside of work and will consider flexible working applications. Please highlight what you are looking for when you make your application.
We are committed to equality, treating people fairly, promoting a positive and inclusive working environment and ensuring we have diversity of people and views. We recognise that this is important for our business success. A more diverse workforce enables us to better reflect and understand the world we research and ultimately deliver better research and insight to our clients.
We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident scheme and certified as a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. We provide an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Your application will be reviewed by a member of our Talent Team, who will be in touch either way to let you know the outcome.
Ready to have an impact? Apply now!
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Where this offer sits in the market
Sales accounts and business development managers (SOC 3556) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~448k in sample- Middle half £40,144–71,448
- Median £53,820
- Going rate £55,200
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £38,600–49,680
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Ipsos Mori UK Limited holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 3556 going rate of £55,200. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.