Policy Subscriptions BD Associate — Growth & Outreach

G0549 Politico LLC; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

POLITICO is seeking a Business Development Associate to join the New Business side of the Professional Subscriptions sales team, based in Arlington, VA. The role focuses on driving revenue by identifying quality leads and initiating sales conversations for Account Executives.

Base salary is $50,000 annually, with commission eligibility. The candidate will perform prospect research, engagement, and high-impact outreach, coordinating meetings and supporting during trials and evaluations to deliver

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of professional experience in customer success, sales, business development, account management, or marketing, including internship and externship roles.
• B.A/B.S preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prospect Research: Gather critical insights on prospective clients to understand their priorities and inform your outreach strategy
• Prospect Engagement: Connect with potential clients through inbound leads and proactive prospecting strategies, including cold-calling
• High-Impact Outreach: Schedule quality meetings with top-tier contacts through consistent and personalized communication
• Meeting Preparation: Coordinate meeting logistics and create thorough prep materials to support effective sales discussions for your Account Executive
• Seamless Support: Assist Account Executives in delivering outstanding service and an exceptional client experience throughout the evaluation process, including trial management, etc

Skills

Prospect research

Cold calling

Sales skills

Education

BA/B.S preferred

Job description

POLITICO is seeking a Business Development Associate to join the New Business side of the Professional Subscriptions sales team, based in Arlington, VA. The role focuses on driving revenue by identifying quality leads and initiating sales conversations for Account Executives.

Base salary is $50,000 annually, with commission eligibility. The candidate will perform prospect research, engagement, and high-impact outreach, coordinating meetings and supporting during trials and evaluations to deliver