Business Development Manager - Translation & Language Services Solutions

The Language Business ,
London, Greater London
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £50,000 per annum

Overview

Job Description Business Development Manager. Excellent opportunity for a Business Development manager to join a world leading language services and translation company to develop their full translation service sales into niche business sectors. LANGUAGES Fluent English is essential. Fluency in any European language is an advantage but not essential LOCATION London COMPANY Our client is a world class organisation from the translations and language solutions sector, offering technology on all levels to many organisation. In order to develop sales of relevant products and services into either the the key Financial/FinTech/Reg Tech OR Legal sectors, they wish to recruit a Business Development Manager. The role is responsible for the generation and growth of sales within new and existing clients and will typically cover the following duties and responsibilities: Work as part of the financial/FinTech/RegTech sales team OR legal sales team and manage sales in financial service or legal sub-sectors Identify and generate sales opportunities in the assigned territory to meet and exceed sales targets Close sales with new clients through prospection, client referrals, tradeshows and direct marketing activities Organize and deliver presentations to target customers Ensure that new business opportunities are identified, tracked and closed in a timely manner Develop a thorough understanding and commercial awareness of the marketplace, including emerging client needs in the financial services or legal sector Attend industry conferences and networking events to generate leads Provide regular, timely and accurate prospecting activity and sales reports Work closely with the Production Team to prepare quotations Plan, organize and oversee sales-related marketing activities and events to generate awareness and sales opportunities CANDIDATE DESIRED EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS Fluent in English. Another European language would be an advantage. University degree is preferred although equivalent qualification will be considered Proven track record of consistently meeting or exceeding sales targets Experience within the translation industry and ideally in technology services/products is preferred but not essential A strong, existing client contact list from the financial services sector OR legal sector is desired Knowledge of the translation industry including technical skills around translation technology would be a distinct advantage Strong verbal and written communications skills Eager to learn and win new sales in the language industry. SALARY AND BENEFITS £50,000 - £60,000 basic commission (OTE c£100,000 - £120,000). benefits are excellent, including 25 days holiday, pension etc. To be considered for this excellent opportunity as Business development Manager, please email your CV to us immediately. Contact: Jonathan Grimes