Business Development Manager - Research / Data Sales

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Business Development Manager – Research / Data Sales
35-40k Base, 52-58k OTE plus Corporate Benefits
London EC1

Our client is a leading and specialist provider of research, data, analysis and consultancy services for a growing range of global commodities markets. Through their ever-expanding portfolio of solutions, which includes subscription services, bespoke research and competitor analysis, they are well placed for further growth. They now have an exciting opening in Central London, for a client facing Business Development Manager to targetUKand international sales.

As a Business Development Manager, you will:

• Work closely with colleagues to generate interest and promote our clients research, data, reports and consultancy throughout the UK and Europe


• Work within specific markets (Oil), where you will be responsible for selling to senior decision makers in companies of every size


• Proactively contact sales leads (provided through marketing campaigns and personal sourcing) to build and maintain relationships with prospective customers


• Effectively pitch and ensure demonstrations are given in order to maximise revenue opportunities


• Provide effective feedback and results from leads generated, and obtain/record feedback from customers and prospects regarding pricing, customer attitudes and needs/requirements

The ideal candidate will have:

• Degree level education (2:1 and above)


• A minimum of 2-3 year’s proven sales experience gained within an information, intelligence, subscription or sponsorship based sales environment


• Knowledge or exposure to oil (sales, trading or information would be advantageous)


• Excellent communication skills along with a structured approach, solid time management and the ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team


• High levels of self motivation and ultimately be seeking to secure a career within an industry leader that offers excellent training and ongoing career prospects


• The freedom to travel international (if required)

The successful candidate will be offered a base salary circa 35-40k with a realistic and highly achievable OTE of 52-58k uncapped, plus an additional and generous benefits package.

Certus is an established and experienced specialist Recruitment Group, providing sales, digital, graduate and IT recruitment services to the business community throughout the UK.

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