Who are we
At Knight Frank, we work responsibly in partnership to enhance people’s lives and environments. Founded in 1896 and headquartered in London, UK, Knight Frank is one of the world's leading independent real estate consultancies. After 128 years we are now located in over 50 Territories, 740+ Offices, 27,000+ People, with 1 Global Network.
At the heart of all we do are our Clients. A relationship built on trust is vital. As trusted partners in property, we act with integrity and care, understanding our clients’ unique needs and consistently thinking about the bigger picture to provide personalised, clear and considered advice across all areas of property. Through our deep understanding of key markets and sectors – both emerging and established – we are dedicated to meeting and exceeding their property goals.
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In 2021 we celebrated our 125th anniversary and set out Our Desired Future, cemented in three pillars: People Potential, Client Centricity and always Creating our Future, together. Learn more about what sets us apart here.
About The Role
The Business Development Team- The Business Development sit 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.
Role Purpose and Overview
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.
Key Responsibilities
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.
What experience you will need
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
Please note: this is a Direct 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.
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What We Do
At Knight Frank, we build long-term relationships, which allow us to provide personalised, clear and considered advice on all areas of property, in all key markets. We believe personal interaction is a crucial part of ensuring every client is matched to the property that suits their needs best – be it commercial or residential.
Operating in locations where our clients need us to be, we provide a worldwide service that’s locally expert and globally connected.
Inspired teams naturally provide excellent and dedicated client service. Therefore, we’ve created a workplace where opinions are respected, where everyone is invited to contribute to the success of our business and where they’re rewarded for excellence. The result is that our people are more motivated, ensuring your experience with us is the best that it can be.
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