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Business Development Lead

dunnhumby
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 9/7/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/7/2025

dunnhumby is the global leader in Customer Data Science, empowering businesses everywhere to compete and thrive in the modern data-driven economy. We always put the Customer First.

Our mission: to enable businesses to grow and reimagine themselves by becoming advocates and champions for their Customers. With deep heritage and expertise in retail - one of the world's most competitive markets, with a deluge of multi-dimensional data - dunnhumby today enables businesses all over the world, across industries, to be Customer First.

dunnhumby employs nearly 2,500 experts in offices throughout Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas working for transformative, iconic brands such as Tesco, Coca-Cola, Meijer, Procter & Gamble and Metro.

We are seeking a dynamic Business Development Lead who desires more from their career. This role involves becoming a trusted partner to key clients, building vital relationships to achieve company goals. The position offers an opportunity to drive dunnhumby's growth strategy by developing new engagements with grocery retailers, CPGs, and other prospects across the region.

Responsibilities:

  • Leverage a strong professional network to identify and initiate new business opportunities.
  • Drive sales by pitching our innovative customer-first solutions tailored for grocery retailers, including services like Loyalty & Personalization, Category Management and Retail Media.
  • Manage the complete business cycle from prospecting through negotiation and contracting.
  • Implement optimal operating models to ensure successful client engagement and plan execution.
  • Collaborate effectively with various stakeholders, product specialists, finance and legal teams, as well as senior client organization members.

Required Skills:

  • Proven track record of 5 years in delivering new business targets within a tech or consulting environment.
  • Strong network of senior contacts within grocery retailers and CPGs (preferred).
  • Ability to build strong, trust-based relationships with new client stakeholders, becoming a valued partner.
  • Consultative selling approach, able to identify client needs and offer tailored customer-first solutions.
  • Excellent collaborative skills with colleagues and cross-functional teams.

What you can expect from us

We won't just meet your expectations. We'll defy them. So you'll enjoy the comprehensive rewards package you'd expect from a leading technology company. But also, a degree of personal flexibility you might not expect. Plus, thoughtful perks, like flexible working hours and your birthday off.

You'll also benefit from an investment in cutting-edge technology that reflects our global ambition. But with a nimble, small-business feel that gives you the freedom to play, experiment and learn.

And we don't just talk about diversity and inclusion. We live it every day - with thriving networks including dh Gender Equality Network, dh Proud, dh Family, dh One, dh Enabled and dh Thrive as the living proof. We want everyone to have the opportunity to shine and perform at your best throughout our recruitment process. Please let us know how we can make this process work best for you.

Our approach to Flexible Working

At dunnhumby, we value and respect difference and are committed to building an inclusive culture by creating an environment where you can balance a successful career with your commitments and interests outside of work.

We believe that you will do your best at work if you have a work / life balance. Some roles lend themselves to flexible options more than others, so if this is important to you please raise this with your recruiter, as we are open to discussing agile working opportunities during the hiring process.

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