An exciting new Senior Business Development Manager role has come up with a world leading professional institution producing content to encourage a broader understanding of global economics and geopolitics. This will be an initial 1 year FTC based in London with a hybrid working pattern of 3 days in the office and remaining days working from home.
We are looking for an ambitious sales professional to lead the sales of three innovative digital products currently in the development phase - this role offers the exciting opportunity to take products from concept to market, while shaping the future of their digital services offering.
What the role offers:
- Competitive salary + performance related bonus
- Holidays: 21 days + Bank Holidays for the first year of employment, increasing to 26 days + Bank Holidays after 1 year
- Christmas closure with no holiday days deducted
- Private medical care and cashback plan
- On-site gym on site and subsidised cafe
Key Responsibilities:
- Proactively find and engage new clients through networking, cold calling, and industry events
- Manage the full sales cycle from lead generation to closing high-value deals
- Develop and execute strategic business development plans to expand our customer base and drive revenue
- Report regularly on business development activities and results
- Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, offering tailored solutions to meet their needs
What we're looking for:
- Proven track record in business development with strong sales skills, especially in new client acquisition
- Experience in SaaS, business intelligence, or professional services
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, particularly with senior-level clients
- Self-starter with strong organisational skills and the ability to meet revenue targets
- Experience with CRM systems, forecasting, and reporting
- Previous work in the cyber warfare and defence sectors is a plus, but not at all essential
This is a solo role reporting directly to the Digital Director, working closely with a new Sales Support Coordinator, and it a fantastic opportunity to come in and drive growth in this very dynamic sector!
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