Business Development Associate, Professional Subscriptions

Politico • Arlington, VA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

POLITICO is looking for a Business Development Associate to join their team. This role is part of the New Business side of the POLITICO's Professional Subscriptions sales team, focused on driving revenue by identifying quality leads and initiating sales conversations for Account Executives. POLITICO's subscription services, POLITICO Pro and E&E News, provide policy professionals with in-depth policy reporting and tools. Over 30,000 policy professionals rely on these services to stay informed, act confidently, and communicate effectively. The Professional Subscriptions team embodies POLITICO’s culture of grit, integrity, and innovation. Business Development Associates support policy professionals' success and are on the front lines of revenue growth. This position is based out of their HQ in Arlington, VA.

Requirements

• 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

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level