Certus Recruitment Group
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                    Business Development Manager - Information
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                                        Job Type: Full-time | 
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                                        Salary: £40,000 per annum | 
Overview
                                Business Development Manager - Information London, EC4 40-45k Base, 65-70k OTE  Executive Benefits Our international client is a leading source of data and intelligence to the Alternative Asset Management/Investment Banking industry. Their leading service helps companies of all sizes address complex and often strategic issues through providing data and information on Private Equity, Real Estate, Hedge Funds and Private Debt. Due to their ongoing commitment to existing subscribers, they now have a rare and exciting opening for a Business Development Manager to focus on new SME accounts. As a Business Development Manager, you will:  Work in a new business capacity, targeting accounts throughout the UK and beyond  Research, identify and generate new sales revenue  Map out accounts, target new teams and expand network  Cover a large territory with potential international travel required  Manage the full sales cycle from identification through to close and implementation  Target Hedge Fund Managers, Asset Managers, Real Estate and Private Equity The ideal sales candidate will:  Be educated to degree level (2:1 preferred), intelligent, inquisitive and possess a minimum of 2-3 years' previous consultative sales experience, gained in a closing capacity  Possess subscription-based/solution sales experience ideally gained in Finance, Information or B2B SaaS sales  Have business acumen, motivation and a dynamic yet professional approach to high activity based new business sales  Demonstrate first class communication and presentation skills with the ability to liaise with customers at all levels across a large international territory  Have demonstrable experience in managing complex deals of varying value  Be highly organised, proactive and have an entrepreneurial flair. A second European language would be advantageous The successful candidate can expect:  A negotiable base salary of 40-45k  A first-year achievable OTE of 65-70k  Pension  Gym  Numerous perks  Training and career progression The Certus Recruitment Group is an established and experienced specialist consultancy providing sales, marketing and IT recruitment services to the business community throughout the UK, Europe and Australia.