Senior Business Development Manager – Financial Research
London, E1
65-90k Base, 110-150k OTE + Executive Benefits

Our international client is a leading source of market research for the 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 and Hedge Funds. Due to continued growth, they now have an immediate opening for an experienced Business Development Manager.

As a Senior Business Development Manager, you will:

Work in a new business role
Seek out opportunities to cross-sell and up-sell solutions
Develop and implement sales strategy
Target C-Suite Executives
Increase usage, engagement and value delivery across all accounts
Collaborate with a research team, become a product specialist

The ideal candidate will:

Possess 5-7+ years of relevant sales experience gained in financial services or investment banking sectors
Fully understand Hedge Fund or Private Equity operations
Have sold subscriptions, not licences
Be experienced in managing a full client lifecycle
Have solid negotiation skills
Demonstrate a proven record of sales success
Demonstrate outstanding communication and organisation skills
Have an entrepreneurial flair, be highly organised and show demonstrable business acumen

The successful candidate can expect a base salary circa 65-90k with an uncapped 110-150k OTE plus an excellent benefits package and a great working 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 and Australia.