Business Development Analyst

Business Development Analyst

Location: Chorley, Lancashire (Hybrid Working)
Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 + Discretionary Bonus
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

The Opportunity

ABS Commercial Solutions is looking to appoint a Business Development Analyst to join our growing business in a newly created position.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded, analytical professional who enjoys researching markets, identifying opportunities and turning data into meaningful business insights.

Working closely with our senior leadership team and reporting directly to the Shared Services Director, you'll play a key role in supporting the company's growth strategy across the utilities, energy, engineering and wider infrastructure sectors.

We're particularly interested in individuals who have strong research, data analysis and reporting capabilities, with the ability to identify market trends, uncover commercial opportunities and provide valuable intelligence to support strategic business decisions.

Previous experience within infrastructure or utilities would be advantageous, but is not essential. We're equally interested in candidates from other sectors who can demonstrate strong analytical skills and commercial awareness.

Key Responsibilities

Market Research & Commercial Intelligence

Research market trends, emerging sectors and new business opportunities across utilities, energy, water, telecoms, highways and infrastructure.

Identify upcoming projects, frameworks, procurement activity and potential clients.

Monitor competitor activity, industry developments and market movements.

Produce market intelligence reports and actionable insights for senior leadership.

Identify opportunities for business growth, market expansion and client development.

Data Analysis & Reporting

Analyse commercial data, business development activity and sales pipeline performance.

Develop and maintain reports, dashboards and management information to support strategic decisions.

Track key performance indicators, opportunities and business development progress.

Identify trends, gaps and opportunities within existing data.

Support forecasting and business planning through accurate analysis and reporting.

Business Development & Strategic Support

Work closely with directors, department heads and business development teams to identify and evaluate commercial opportunities.

Research prospective clients, key decision-makers and target markets.

Maintain accurate CRM records and opportunity pipelines.

Prepare client research, commercial briefings and presentations.

Support bid and tender activity through research, data gathering and documentation.

Industry Engagement & Business Growth

Identify relevant industry events, conferences, exhibitions and networking opportunities.

Research potential partnerships, sponsorships and industry award opportunities.

Monitor industry publications and developments to support the company's market positioning.

Support wider commercial initiatives and business growth projects.

About You

We're looking for someone who is naturally inquisitive, commercially aware and confident working with data.

You'll ideally bring:

Experience in a Business Analyst, Commercial Analyst, Market Research, Business Development Analyst or similar analytical role.

Strong research skills, with the ability to source, interpret and present complex information.

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and confidence working with large datasets.

Experience producing management reports, commercial insights and performance analysis.

Excellent attention to detail and the ability to identify meaningful trends within data.

Strong written communication and presentation skills.

The ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively with senior stakeholders.

A proactive approach, with the confidence to make recommendations based on your findings.

Desirable, but not essential:

Experience using Power BI or other data visualisation and reporting tools.

Knowledge of CRM systems and sales pipeline reporting.

Exposure to procurement frameworks, bid processes or tendering.

Experience within utilities, infrastructure, construction, engineering or related sectors.

What's on Offer?

Competitive salary of £45,000 - £55,000, depending on experience.

Discretionary bonus.

Hybrid working, with approximately 1-2 days per week in our Chorley office.

The opportunity to shape a newly created role and make a genuine impact on business growth.

Direct exposure to senior leadership and involvement in strategic commercial decisions.

The opportunity to develop your knowledge across multiple infrastructure sectors.

A varied position combining market intelligence, data analysis and commercial strategy.

Interested?

If you're an analytical professional who enjoys understanding markets, uncovering opportunities and using data to influence business decisions, we'd be keen to hear from you.

You don't need to come from the utilities or infrastructure sector. If you have the analytical ability, commercial curiosity and drive to make an impact, we'd welcome a conversation.

Apply today or contact Emma Gilroy at ABS Commercial Solutions for a confidential discussion