Data Analyst - Business Development

Data Analyst - Business Development role at Knight Frank.

The Business Development Team sits within the Commercial Division and are engaged in a variety of disciplines including new business/lead generation, client profiling and targeting, pitching, client relationship management and new business referrals. The successful candidate will join a friendly, close-knit team and work collaboratively alongside the Senior Data Analyst, playing a fundamental role in supporting the team’s ability to provide exceptional service to the wider business.

This is a specialist analyst role, in which you will take ownership of the quantitative analysis behind the client discovery project, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and clarity in all data outputs. The role demands a mix of technical data skills, commercial awareness, and the ability to present findings in a way that engages senior stakeholders.

Client Discovery

• Collate, validate and analyse data relating to six core project areas:
• 5-year financial review (revenue, margin, performance metrics, growth drivers)
• 5-year client review (client base, integration levels, company types)
• How we win work (appointment methods, win rates, contracted assignments)
• UK capabilities (services, structure, sectors, geographic reach, competitors)
• Expertise (market position, track record, market share, client feedback, trends)
• “Sweet spot” definition (where capabilities and expertise meet)

• Identify trends, correlations and opportunities within datasets, highlighting integration potential and growth areas.

Reporting & Insight Delivery

• Develop and maintain clear, visually engaging reports and dashboards (e.g. Power BI) to communicate findings.
• Present analytical outputs in a clear, concise manner for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Contribute to the creation of strategic recommendations based on data insights.

Data Quality & Governance

• Work with multiple business systems (CRM, finance, marketing, research) to ensure data accuracy and consistency.
• Implement quality checks to maintain the reliability of datasets throughout the client discovery process.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

• Partner closely with the Project Manager to align data outputs with project timelines and deliverables.
• Liaise with teams across the UK Commercial and Residential divisions to gather and interpret required data.
• Support leadership in understanding the implications of findings and in decision-making discussions.

Technical & Analytical Skills

• Proven experience in analysing complex, multi-source datasets to produce actionable business insights.
• Strong Excel skills (advanced formulas, pivot tables, power query) and experience with data visualisation tools (Power BI, Tableau, or similar).
• Proficiency in SQL or similar database querying skills essential.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, coupled with strong interpersonal skills.
• Experience or understanding of a commercial / residential property environment would be preferable, but not essential.

Business & Communication Skills

• Ability to translate complex data into clear, compelling insights.
• Experience in presenting findings to senior stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills, able to prioritise and manage multiple concurrent tasks.
• Collaborative approach to working with different business units.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, coupled with strong interpersonal skills.

Person Specification

• Highly analytical with a strong eye for both detail and the bigger picture.
• Curious and proactive in exploring data to uncover patterns and insights.
• Strong reasoning capabilities – ability to comprehend and interpret complex data/information.
• Accurate and exceptional attention to detail.
• Effective communicator, confident when engaging with senior stakeholders.
• Ability to work flexibly and prioritise own workflow.
• Confident and assertive when required.
• Reliable self-starter who applies initiative and common sense to task at hand.
• Collaborative team player who maintains a positive attitude towards routine tasks.

Competitive salary.

Note: This is aDirect Search led by Knight Frank. Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted nor will fees be paid for unsolicited CVs, even if provided by PSL agencies.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Business Development and Sales

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London, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago