Location: London - Hybrid
Randstad is currently partnered with a consultancy business based in London looking to hire a Business development manager.
Role Summary
You will lead on new business initiatives across the UK and Europe, with an initial focus on Agency and Media client sectors. The ideal candidate will possess a robust understanding of how to effectively communicate the advantages of their software and engage with a global audience.
Key Responsibilities
* Design and implement a sales strategy targeting new market segments to amplify revenue growth across a broad range of Agency & Consulting clients.
* Actively build and maintain a robust pipeline of prospects through strategic networking, industry events, and proactive outbound sales initiatives.
* Lead high-stakes negotiations and close substantial deals, while nurturing enduring relationships with key stakeholders for sustained growth.
* Keep a pulse on market trends and competitor movements to adapt strategies effectively and maintain a competitive edge.
* Promptly respond to inbound leads with accurate and consultative feedback, ensuring a professional first impression.
* Provide weekly reports on commercial performance, showcasing effective pipeline management, strategic action planning, and data-informed account decisions.
* Maintain rigorous documentation of all data, project details, and client interactions within sales systems to support comprehensive reporting and informed decision-making.
* Serve as a role model within the team, setting a high standard and offering mentorship to junior team members to foster their professional growth and development.
* Proven experience in online quantitative data collection, with a demonstrable history of driving growth in commercial organisations through strategic outbound new business initiatives.
* Solid understanding of market research methodologies, with specialised expertise in selling data, samples, and related professional services.
* A proven ability to consistently meet or exceed sales targets and effectively execute sales plans.
* A highly strategic and consultative approach, coupled with an inherent curiosity and a strong drive to pioneer new ideas and solutions.
* Exceptional communication skills, confident in engaging with clients across various channels.
* Adept at interacting with senior stakeholders, both internally and externally, and comfortable in high-level business discussions.
Qualifications
* Proven experience in online quantitative data collection, with a demonstrable history of driving growth in commercial organisations through strategic outbound new business initiatives.
* Solid understanding of market research methodologies, with specialised expertise in selling data, samples, and related professional services.
* A proven ability to consistently meet or exceed sales targets and effectively execute sales plans.
* A highly strategic and consultative approach, coupled with an inherent curiosity and a strong drive to pioneer new ideas and solutions.
* Exceptional communication skills, confident in engaging with clients across various channels.
* Adept at interacting with senior stakeholders, both internally and externally, and comfortable in high-level business discussions.
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