Our client is an emerging research technology innovator operating across the UK and Australia. They deliver geopolitical, economic and opinion-polling insights through AI-enabled, real-time reporting. Backed by one of the region’s most influential community commentators, the business combines data visualisation, multi-modal sentiment analysis and bespoke research design. With an official launch in early 2026, they’re building a team to take this solution to market across Australia and New Zealand.

The Role
As Commercial Director, you’ll establish and grow the company’s presence with corporates, governments, and consultancies. This is a rare greenfield opportunity where your drive and creativity will define success. Working closely with the founders and reporting directly to the Board, you’ll shape commercial strategy, lead business development, and influence marketing, customer success, and operations.

Key responsibilities include identifying and securing new business, nurturing senior client relationships, managing the sales pipeline, and delivering commercially strong outcomes through innovative, data-driven solutions.

About You
You’re a confident, strategic business development professional with deep experience in research, data or insights solutions. You have a strong record of success across complex sales cycles, engaging with senior stakeholders across corporate and public sectors and thrive in a start-up environment. Commercially astute and persuasive, you combine analytical thinking with a passion for innovation and collaboration.

You will have:

• 10+ years’ experience in business development, ideally in research or data solutions
• Proven success in revenue growth and long sales cycles
• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills with C-suite executives
• The ability to translate data into actionable strategy
• A proactive, resilient, and growth-focused mindset

Benefits

• Opportunity to build and shape a high-impact business from the ground up
• Direct influence with founders and board-level visibility
• Uncapped incentive scheme
• Collaborative, flexible and innovative start-up culture
• Competitive remuneration package

Please note that you must have permanent residency/citizenship for Australia to be considered for this role.

If you feel this role is for you, please apply using the link on this page.

We look forward to hearing from you.