Senior Business Development Manager

Leadenhall Search and Selection are partnering with a specialist energy research and market intelligence firm providing insights into global oil and gas markets, geopolitics and commodity price movements.

Its clients include leading hedge funds, banks and trading houses, using its research to understand how geopolitical developments, OPEC policy, sanctions and global events impact energy markets and investment decisions.

The firm is seeking a commercially driven, entrepreneurial Business Development Manager / Senior Business Development Manager to build its presence across New York and the wider US financial markets.

The role:

• Build and manage your own pipeline, targeting hedge funds, banks, asset managers and trading houses.
• Own the full sales cycle, from prospecting and cold outreach to closing new business.
• Develop senior client relationships and grow existing accounts through upselling and cross-selling.
• Work closely with senior leadership and research analysts to demonstrate the value of the firm's offering.

The ideal candidate:

• Has a proven track record in B2B business development and new business sales.
• Has experience selling research, data, intelligence or information services to financial institutions.
• Is a self-starter, comfortable generating their own leads and operating with minimal support.
• Has an interest in energy markets, commodities and geopolitics.

This is an opportunity to join a highly experienced, entrepreneurial business with a distinctive product, direct access to senior leadership and significant potential to build a successful New York client base.