Business Development Executive - DACH, Nordics, NL & Central Eastern Europe

Financial Times
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Posted: 
August 30, 2023
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Onsite
Job Commitment
Full-time
Job Commitment
Mid Level
Job Function
Sales
Salary
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Job Commitment
Full-time
Experience Level
Mid Level
Workplace Type
Onsite
Job Function

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About the position

We are seeking a Business Development Executive responsible for generating new business sales from organisations across the DACH, Nordics, Netherlands, and Central & Eastern Europe regions. The main duties and responsibilities include achieving the new business sales target, developing and implementing sales plans, working closely with marketing and pre-sales teams, building strong relationships with prospects, and contributing to strategic discussions for continued growth. The ideal candidate should have a proven track record in meeting sales targets, strong communication and negotiating skills, and strong organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

  • Achieve the new business sales target
  • Develop and implement sales plans for the region
  • Identify top prospects and gaps in the market
  • Manage the complete sales cycle from prospect to contract stage
  • Collaborate with the Marketing team and Pre-sales Customer Success team to support new business revenue goals
  • Utilize various tools available for sales, such as Lighthouse, FT.com stories, copyright leads, etc.
  • Work closely with the Business Development Manager for the region
  • Stay knowledgeable about the region, market, and competitors' developments
  • Build strong relationships with prospects and stakeholders at a senior level
  • Contribute to strategic discussions regarding product, pricing, and process developments
  • Document all sales activities in Salesforce and follow up on leads
  • Maintain an effective and positive team atmosphere through pipeline management and communication
  • Collaborate with support teams to deliver an excellent customer experience
  • Have a proven track record in meeting and exceeding sales targets
  • Possess strong communication, consultative sales, and negotiating skills
  • Demonstrate strong organizational skills

Requirements

  • Proven track record in meeting and exceeding sales targets
  • Strong communication, consultative sales, and negotiating skills
  • Strong organization skills

Benefits

  • Generous annual leave allowances
  • Flexible working, including working from home
  • Medical cover
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity packages
  • Subsidized gym memberships
  • Giving Back opportunities

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Financial Times

Financial Times is a business news organization providing essential news, comments, data, and analysis for the global business community.
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  • Flexible working (including working from home)
  • Medical cover
  • Enhanced maternity & paternity packages
  • Subsidised gym memberships
  • Giving Back opportunities
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