EU Subscriptions Growth Lead - Brussels (Hybrid)

The Capitol Forum; Brussel Hoofdstad; Hybrid; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work in Brussels

Generous vacation plan

Professional growth opportunities

Benefits stipend

Job summary

The Capitol Forum in Brussels, Belgium is seeking a proactive Business Development Manager to grow our European subscriber base. This is an individual-contributor role focused on prospecting, winning new clients, and developing accounts across designated markets.

You will report to the Chief Revenue Officer and collaborate with the European Business Development Director and wider commercial team. Fluency in English is required, including effective communication with colleagues, clients, and

Qualifications

• At least one year of relevant B2B sales experience; experience in research, intelligence, data, media, or subscriptions is an advantage.
• Evidence of proactive prospecting, relationship building, and progress toward sales goals.
• Confidence discussing complex subject matter with professional clients and learning a differentiated product offering.
• Clear written and verbal communication, organization, and presentation skills.
• Comfortable with outbound prospecting, CRM discipline, and managing multiple opportunities.
• Collaborative, resilient, curious, and motivated by winning new business.
• Relevant degree or equivalent professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Execute territory and account plans to generate and close new business.
• Proactively identify prospects through research, cold outreach, email, telephone, networking, and meetings.
• Qualify and follow up on inbound leads from marketing campaigns, events, referrals, and client inquiries.
• Manage the full sales cycle, including discovery, demonstrations, trial coordination, proposals, negotiations, and closing.
• Develop and maintain accounts, identifying opportunities for engagement and expansion.
• Research target organizations and market segments to build prioritized prospect lists.
• Meet revenue and activity objectives and seek coaching to improve performance.
• Understand The Capitol Forum’s reporting, analysis, and subscriber value proposition.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with prospective and existing clients.
• Maintain CRM records, pipeline information, and sales forecasts.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, and editorial teams to share market and client feedback.

Skills

Prospecting

Relationship building

Sales experience

CRM discipline

Communication

Presentation skills

Collaborative

Education

Relevant degree

Tools

CRM software

Job description

The Capitol Forum in Brussels, Belgium is seeking a proactive Business Development Manager to grow our European subscriber base. This is an individual-contributor role focused on prospecting, winning new clients, and developing accounts across designated markets.

You will report to the Chief Revenue Officer and collaborate with the European Business Development Director and wider commercial team. Fluency in English is required, including effective communication with colleagues, clients, and