Business Development Manager, World of Concrete

Informagroupplc; Irving (TX); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Health, vision and dental insurance

PTO 15 days + increases

Volunteer days (up to 4 days/year)

Job summary

Informa is seeking a Business Development Manager in Irving, TX to drive revenue by identifying new business opportunities across multiple brands. The role emphasizes consultative selling and expanding Informa's market presence through senior-level client relationships and strategic proposals.

You will travel up to 50% and operate in a hybrid office-based environment, collaborating with marketing and sales teams to secure partnerships and sponsorships while achieving quarterly targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 5-7 years of B2B sales experience in media, sponsorship, or B2B events with revenue achievement.
• Strong lead generation, consultative selling, and closing high-value deals.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% for meetings and events.
• Proficiency in CRM systems (Salesforce preferred).

Responsibilities

• Identify and engage high-value prospects with compelling proposals, guiding them through the buying process.
• Apply consultative selling techniques to uncover customer needs and present tailored solutions.
• Build industry knowledge by attending events and analyzing market trends.
• Collaborate with Marketing to create packages and campaigns.
• Leverage buying-trend insights to develop sales plans for new accounts.
• Use Salesforce to track interactions, opportunities, and forecasts.

Skills

Lead generation

Consultative selling

Sales forecasting

Negotiation

Relationship building

Travel flexibility

CRM usage

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

This role is based in our Irving, TX office on a hybrid schedule.

The Business Development Manager is responsible for driving revenue growth by identifying and securing new business opportunities. While focused on a specific brand, the role also requires adaptability across multiple brands. Emphasizing consultative sales, the Business Development Manager proactively engages prospective clients to expand Informa's market presence, increase customer acquisition, and drive new revenue streams.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and engage high-value prospects with compelling proposals, guiding them through the buying process.
• Apply consultative selling techniques to uncover customer needs and present tailored solutions.
• Build industry-specific knowledge by attending competitor events, analyzing market trends, and sharing insights across the team.
• Collaborate with Marketing to create packages and campaigns that attract new customers and support revenue growth.
• Leverage insights into customer buying trends to develop effective sales plans and approaches targeting new accounts.
• Use Salesforce to track client interactions, opportunities, and forecasts that are up to date and accurate.
• Represent Informa at industry events, competitor shows, and networking opportunities to generate leads and expand market reach.
• Build and maintain relationships with senior-level decision-makers to secure new partnerships and sponsorships.
• Conduct market research to identify emerging trends and opportunities for business growth.
• Actively engage with prospective clients to position Informa as a trusted partner in their industry.
• Prepare detailed reports on sales performance, market trends, and ROI for senior leadership.
• Develop pricing strategies and proposals to maximize profitability and close deals effectively.
• Meet or exceed daily, weekly, and monthly sales activity and revenue targets.

Performance Targets

• Lead Generation: Achieve daily call/email quotas to identify and qualify new prospects.
• Revenue Growth: Meet or exceed monthly and quarterly revenue targets through new business acquisition.
• Market Expansion: Secure new accounts and partnerships to increase Informa's market share.
• Sales Activity: Maintain consistent outreach and engagement with prospective clients.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 5-7 years of B2B sales experience ideally in media, sponsorship, or B2B events, with proven revenue achievement
• Strong expertise in lead generation, consultative selling, and closing high-value deals.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to develop creative solutions and identify new opportunities for growth.
• Proficiency in CRM systems (Salesforce preferred) for pipeline management and reporting.
• High energy and resilience to thrive in a competitive sales environment.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive approach to managing sales territory.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% for client meetings, industry events, and business development activities.

We believe that great things happen when people connect face-to-face. That's why we work in-person with each other, or with customers and partners, three days a week or more. When you're not spending time together in one of our offices or other workplaces - like at an Informa event - you get the flexibility and support to work from home or remotely. We work hard to make sure Life at Informa is rewarding, supportive and enjoyable for everyone. Here's some of what you can expect when you join us. But don't just take our word for it - see what our colleagues have to say at LifeAt.Informa.com

Benefits

• Great community: a welcoming culture with in-person and online social events, our fantastic Walk the World charity day and active colleague groups and networks promoting a positive, supportive, and collaborative work environment
• Broader impact: take up to four days per year to volunteer, with charity match funding available too
• Career opportunity: the opportunity to develop your career with bespoke training and learning, mentoring platforms and on-demand access to thousands of courses on LinkedIn Learning. When it's time for the next step, we encourage and support internal job moves
• Time out: 15 days PTO rising to 20 after three years and 25 after six years, plus 10 national holidays, a birthday leave day and the chance to work from (almost!) anywhere for up to four weeks a year
• Competitive benefits, including a 401k match, health, vision and dental insurance, parental leave and an ESPP offering company shares at a minimum 15% discount
• Strong wellbeing support through EAP assistance, mental health first aiders, free access to a wellness app and more
• Recognition for great work, with global awards and kudos programs
• As an international company, the chance to collaborate with teams around the world

This role offers a base salary of $70,000-80,000 plus commission.

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