Business Development Executive - Financial Services & Consultancies

Euromonitor ,
London, Greater London

Overview

Job Description

Euromonitor International is the worlds leading independent provider of market research solutions. Headquartered in London and with 15 offices around the globe, analysts in over 100 countries and market research on every key trend and driver, we help our clients increase their expertise, validate investment strategies and anticipate the future. Brief Overview of the role: The Business Development Executive role is part of the sales and account management team based in the London head office that is tasked with selling into the Banking, Financial Services and Media Advertising sector. As a Business Development Executive you will be responsible for targeting new organisations across the Banks and consultancy sectors. You will be a highly, self-motivated sales professional with a proven track record for selling in the business-to-business arena. Youll have the tenacity, drive, commercial awareness and persuasiveness to find the right contact and sell the benefits. You will often need to sell the system to several individuals in different locations across the world so strong networking and organisation skills as well as an understanding of corporate purchasing dynamics are a must. Additional European languages would therefore be an added advantage. Key Responsibilities: * Manage the sales process of Passport and custom research * Demonstrate effectiveness by consistently hitting and exceeding monthly targets * Call target organisations, identify key contacts and present Euromonitor and our capabilities Requirements * An outstanding personal sales track record * Proven experience of selling to large multi-national organisations * Excellent negotiation and communication skills * Tenacity, drive and resilience * Commercial awareness * A targets-driven approach to work * Experience in research and/or consumer-related and/or financial service sales * Self-motivated and organised * Fluency in English with additional European Languages being an advantage Benefits Why work for Euromonitor? International: not only do we have a very multinational workforce in each office but we are all dealing with our 15 offices worldwide on a daily basis. With 15 offices globally there are regular opportunities for international transfer. Hardworking but sociable: our staff know how to work hard but also how to enjoy themselves! We pride ourselves on creating an appropriate work-life balance, with flexible hours and regular socialising including frequent after work meet ups, summer and Christmas parties and a whole range of sports and other groups to be involved with. Committed to making a difference: We think that people are looking for something worthwhile in a company beyond the workplace. Our extensive Corporate Social Responsibility Programme gives each member of staff two volunteering days a year in addition to holidays. It sees us reaching out into the local community with our mentoring, group volunteering, and fundraising initiatives as well as supporting international charities through our website sales, matching staff sponsorship fundraising, and carbon offsetting all our flights, amongst many other activities. Opportunities to grow: we offer extensive training and development opportunities at all levels. The vast majority of our managers and directors have been promoted from within and many have moved across departments as well as upwards. We pride ourselves on identifying and rewarding talent. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: Euromonitor International does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability and genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor.