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The EconomistPosted 2 weeks ago

Business Development Manager

HybridLondon, England, United Kingdom

Full TimeSenior LevelLarge

Job Summary

Conduct consultative sales for macro-economic and political solutions to financial services, corporate, government, and consulting sectors by closing new business and growing existing contracts. Build and manage a robust pipeline via self-prospected cold calling and follow-up on marketing leads while leveraging discovery skills to connect client problems to our portfolio. Execute the full sales cycle, prepare accurate forecasts, and meet required KPIs within a territory of Fortune 100 and 500 accounts. Collaborate proactively with teams to develop creative solutions and continuously improve product knowledge. This role operates on a hybrid pattern with 3+ days office attendance, offering access to The Economist content and comprehensive wellbeing benefits.

Required Qualifications

  • Significant experience in enterprise sales, strategic business development, or account acquisition, with a proven track record of delivering commercial growth
  • A proven track record of having successfully won new business contracts through cold calling
  • Excellent communication, presentation, listening, negotiation and closing skills
  • Successful track record of exceeding sales quotas
  • Dynamic self-starter, solution-focused and creative thinker
  • Ability to present complex ideas & products simply
  • Ability to identify client challenges and develop creative solutions in close collaboration with colleagues and clients
  • Strong organizational skills to set priorities and be flexible in a changing, fast-paced, and high-stress environment
  • 3+ days office attendance

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