Business Development Manager – Information
London, EC4
40-50k Base, 65-75k OTE + Executive Benefits
Our international client is a leading source of data and intelligence to the Alternative Asset Management/Investment Banking industry. Their leading service helps companies of all sizes address complex and often strategic issues through providing data and information on Private Equity, Real Estate, Hedge Funds and Private Debt. Due to their ongoing commitment to existing subscribers, they now have a rare and exciting opening for a Business Development Manager to focus on new accounts.
As a Business Development Manager, you will:
Work in a new business capacity, targeting accounts throughout the UK and beyond
Research, identify and generate new sales revenue
Map out accounts, target new teams and expand network
Cover a large territory with potential international travel required
Manage the full sales cycle from identification through to close and implementation
Target Hedge Fund Managers, Asset Managers, Real Estate and Private Equity
The ideal sales candidate will:
Be educated to degree level (2:1 preferred), intelligent, inquisitive and possess a minimum of 3 years’ previous consultative sales experience, gained in a closing capacity
Possess subscription-based/solution sales experience ideally gained in Finance, Information or B2B SaaS sales
Have business acumen, motivation and a dynamic yet professional approach to high activity based new business sales
Demonstrate first class communication and presentation skills with the ability to liaise with customers at all levels across a large international territory
Have demonstrable experience in managing complex deals of varying value
Be highly organised, proactive and have an entrepreneurial flair. A second European language would be advantageous
The successful candidate can expect:
A negotiable base salary of 40-50k
A first-year achievable OTE of 65-75k
Pension
Gym
Numerous perks
Training and career progression
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 and Australia.