Business Development Manager

My client are seeking ambitious sales game changers to help them grow their footprint and client base across the EMEA markets.  You will be a current top performer, ready to take the next step in your career and join a global leader in its field, representing a truly unique brand. You will have a deeply inquisitive mind, a well-honed consultative approach to selling and unquenchable thirst for success to sell their portfolio of macro-economic and political solutions to financial services, corporate, government, professional services and consulting sectors.

How you will contribute:

• Qualify strategic selling opportunities and target markets/clients
• Develop and maintain a strong pipeline by proactively driving activity via self-generated opportunities as well as by following up on marketing leads
• Personally develop, own and execute an ambitious new client acquisition plan in your territory
• Develop, manage and constantly improve on your personal lead generation through proactive networking via digital and face-to-face channels and events
• Take ownership of your territory as if it was your own business by constantly improving on activity and conversion
• Frequent travel across your territory

The ideal skills for this are:

• Experience in selling business intelligence to senior executives within either financial services, corporations, governments or academics
• Proven track record in generating new business, consistently beating target and performing in the top quartile of a team
• Be a true new business hunter that thrives on winning
• A confident communicator with gravitas, able to sell consultatively and tailor converting solutions for prospects
• Proficient in relevant software/applications such as Excel, PowerPoint, CRM (preferably Salesforce), Sales Navigator, etc.
• Educated to degree level with excellent command of English – second languages a strong plus

Benefits:

• Competitive remuneration – up to £55k basic salary with double ote (uncapped)
• Accelerator scheme beyond targeted ote
• Health insurance
• 25 days annual leave
• Enhanced parental leave policy
• Volunteer days
• Well-being scheme

Role: Business Development Manager