Business Development Manager (Subscriptions) - Leading provider of Political Intelligence

Media IQ Recruitment Ltd; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic company is seeking a Business Development Manager for their leading political intelligence platform. The role involves selling subscriptions to public affairs professionals with a focus on new business development. Candidates should have a passion for politics, a strong sales background, and the ability to discuss political issues confidently. This position offers the potential for high financial rewards and excellent training within a sociable and entrepreneurial environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of subscriptions sales experience is required.
• A strong legacy in business development is a must.
• Ability to confidently discuss political issues.

Responsibilities

• Sell subscriptions for a leading political intelligence platform.
• Focus on new business and client retention.
• Engage with public affairs departments using various lead sources.

Skills

Business development

Sales experience

Communication

Political knowledge

Job description

Business Development Manager (Subscriptions) - Leading provider of Political Intelligence

Job Sector

BI / SaaS / Research / IT

Contract Type

Permanent

Location

London (2 days a week) + Working from Home

Up to £60k basic plus uncapped commission (£120k OTE)

Job Reference

MediaIQ-Political-Intel1391

Do you have a passion for politics?

Are you excited at the prospect of selling access to the country's leading political intelligence platform?

Do you have a strong new business legacy within business intelligence?

If yes, please read on.

The Company

A dynamic, fast growing organisation which owns the country's leading political intelligence platform.They offer high financial rewards, excellent training and a sociable and entrepreneurial team environment.

The role of Business Development Manager (political intelligence)

You will be selling access (via subscription) to the country's leading political intelligence platform which offersfast, accurate and relevantpolitical monitoring, campaigning tools, and research servicesfor public affairs professionals.

In 2020, they boasted a90% client retention rate and 25% growth of new clients. It is therefore a very well established, and highly regarded intelligence tool, which you can be confident talking to new businesses about.

The role is 100% new business focused and leads will come from a variety of places including incoming marketing leads, an existing target list and personal lead development activity. You will primarily be selling to public affairs departments.You will begin by working from home but in time will be in the office around 2 times a week (post-pandemic).

They are looking for 2 BDM's - one to focus on new business from the healthcare sector, and a second to focus on winning new business from the energy & environment sector.

Requirements for this Business Development Manager position (political intelligence)

• A passion and interest in politics (must have)
• 4+ years subscriptions sales experience (must have)
• A passion for, and strong legacy of business development (must have)
• Stable career history
• Process driven approach to sales
• A proven track-record of exceeding target
• Polished, articulate and confident
• The ability to talk with authority about political issues

If you think that you would be the Business Development Manager that our client is looking for, please apply.