Business Development Manager

Pion; City Of London; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in the City of London seeks an experienced Business Development Manager to manage sales cycles and develop relationships with brands. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in business development, strong negotiation skills, and a track record of exceeding sales targets. This role offers a competitive salary, 30 days annual leave, and flexible working options.

Benefits

Competitive salary

30 days annual leave

Learning budgets and coaching workshops

Monthly wellness allowance

Gym memberships

Access to partnership discounts

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Business Development Manager, bringing on board mid-enterprise level brands.
• Full sales cycle experience - including closing.
• Understanding of affiliate networks is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full sales cycle, from discovery calls to closing deals.
• Develop and maintain relationships with brands for repeat revenue.
• Collaborate with internal teams and affiliate networks.

Skills

Business Development

Sales Management

Relationship Management

Negotiation

Job description

Overview

A little about us…

Pion produces award-winning technology for the biggest retailers on the planet, connecting them with the youth market. We’re constantly innovating to offer new solutions that satisfy our consumers, drive ROI for our clients, and create an empowering workplace for our employees.

Life at Pion - Where People Thrive

At Pion, we’re driven by big ideas and bold thinkers. Our purpose is clear: We make it possible to reward those who shape our world, from Students to Healthcare workers and more. That mission demands diverse perspectives and a culture where everyone belongs.

Our people power everything we do from innovation to collaboration. We’re here to break down barriers and build a space where everyone can grow, learn, and thrive—because affordability starts with empowered people.

Check out our SHARP values to find out more about our culture.

Research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet 60% of the requirements, women and those in underrepresented groups tend to only apply when they tick every box. We don’t think you should have to tick every box. We value your uniqueness, and it goes without saying that all applications are welcome, even if you don’t think you fit the criteria.

Need any adjustments to support you with your application? Just drop us an email at [e-mail].

About the role.

As a result of our incredible success and growth, we are looking for an experienced Business Development Manager to join our wider Commercial function. You\'ll be working with our SDRs, Account Managers and Customer Success teams to onboard big name brands.

Responsibilities

• Full sales management cycle – discovery calls, proposals, collaborating with various teams internally and externally during negotiations whilst striving to ensure you are closing deals.
• Developing relationships with brands and landing long term deals – this role isn\'t just about the quick wins, it\'s about bringing on board brands who will generate repeat revenue and renewals.
• Relationship management with affiliate networks.
• Growing and creating a hit list of brands to reach out to.
• Working with both SDRs and your Account Manager to ensure clients experience a smooth sales cycle.

About you

• Proven experience as a Business Development Manager, bringing on board mid-enterprise level brands.
• Full sales cycle experience - including closing.
• Working with affiliate networks and understanding how they work is essential to the role.
• Proven experience of hitting and exceeding targets.
• Experience in selling from a multi-faceted approach, with longer term sales cycles that generate continuous revenue.

Life at Pion

Let’s take a look at a few things that make Pion an amazing place to work…

• Competitive salary.
• 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays.
• Accredited Great Place To Work in three categories.
• Commitment to personal development and career growth. We’re talking learning budgets, coaching workshops and progression plans.
• Remote working.
• Flexible working hours (start between 8-10am and finish between 4.30-6.30pm).
• Focus on welfare. We offer a monthly wellness allowance, gym memberships, access to mental health first aiders, a health cash plan and more.
• Access to incredible partnership discounts for the biggest brands in the world. Think Google, Apple, GymShark, Domino\'s, Uber and loads more!
• £200 work from home set up allowance to put towards your at-home working space.
• Want to know more? Check out our career site for everything you need to know about starting a career with Pion.

Due to the high volume of applicants, we can only respond to shortlisted applicants. By submitting your application, you agree that Pion may collect your personal data for recruiting, global organisation planning, and related purposes. Our Applicant Privacy Notice explains what personal information and where we may process, our purposes for processing, and the rights you can exercise over Pion\’s use of your personal information.

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