Business Development Manager – Economic Research
London, SW1 (Hybrid)
40-50k Base, 65-75k OTE + Great Benefits

As a premium, award-winning Information Company specialising in the supply of independent economic analysis to institutional and corporate clients around the globe, our client’s class-leading macroeconomic research service helps organisations of all sizes address complex and often strategic economic issues. Due to continued growth across their 4 global offices, and their ongoing commitment to existing accounts, they now have an exciting opening for a Business Development Manager, to join their successful London based sales function.

As a Business Development Manager, you will:

Join a performing team based in London SW1
Focus on developing revenue streams
Have open access to our clients leading solutions and consultancy services
Identify and close opportunities of varying value with clients based throughout Europe and beyond
Work in a 360 capacity from lead generation and proposal writing through to client meetings and close
Utilise leads generated through marketing campaigns, web requests and your own activity
Work closely with Economists to prepare pitches, tenders and proposals
Provide account management to an ever-growing account base

The ideal Business Development Manager candidate will be:

Educated to degree level (2:1 and above) with a strong interest in economics, business and current affairs
A proven sales professional with 2+ years new business sales experience gained in information, professional services, real estate or financial services etc.
Intelligent, inquisitive and ooze business acumen
Motivated and dynamic with a professional approach to sales, revenue generation and career development
A first-class communicator, writer and presenter with and the ability to liaise with senior stakeholders
Organised and impactful
A genuine new business hunter

The successful Business Development Manager can expect:

A base salary of 40-50k
A realistic first year OTE of 65-75k
Pension
Flexible working (2 days in office)
Training & Development
Numerous schemes and incentives
A social and inclusive environment

The Certus Recruitment Group is an established and experienced specialist consultancy providing sales, marketing, and IT recruitment services to the business community throughout the UK, Europe, North America, and APAC.