Business Development Manager

World 50 Group • Atlanta, GA

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

World 50 Group is seeking a commercially driven Business Development Manager to join its Membership Development division. This individual contributor will own a high-potential territory and help expand the company’s global membership community by inviting Fortune 500 companies into its network. The role focuses on strategic revenue growth, developing and executing targeted business development strategies, and meeting and exceeding quarterly and annual revenue and activity metrics.

The manager will build and manage a sales pipeline, provide transparent forecasts to leadership, prioritize opportunities across sectors, and engage C-level customers by presenting relevant insights and tailoring sales conversations to their business needs. The role also partners with Marketing, Research, and Product teams to align the company’s value proposition with the evolving needs of procurement and sustainability executives.

The position is based in Atlanta and follows a hybrid schedule, with employees working from their local office at least twice per week. The company describes its culture as member-focused, entrepreneurial, collaborative, committed to learning, humble, and community-oriented. It also emphasizes inclusion and creating a workplace where people from different backgrounds feel valued and supported.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of proven success in a high-growth, target-driven sales or commercial environment.
• Exceptional executive presence and ability to engage, challenge, and influence C-level leaders and senior stakeholders.
• A personal brand that helps establish trust with global business leaders.
• Strong understanding of global business drivers, corporate strategy, and procurement’s role in the business value chain.
• Intellectual curiosity and ability to work across sectors and identify supply chain friction points.
• Grit, determination, and competitive drive to succeed in a fast-paced, high-expectation environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in professional services, advisory, or SaaS.
• Experience selling high-value conceptual products such as exclusive memberships, executive education, or elite professional communities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a targeted business development strategy to identify and win new enterprise member companies.
• Meet and exceed individual quarterly and annual revenue and activity metrics.
• Build, manage, and accelerate a sales pipeline and provide transparent forecasts to leadership.
• Segment and prioritize the territory to maximize yield, focusing on high-growth sectors and industries navigating ESG and supply chain transitions.
• Engage C-level customers, share relevant insights, tailor messages to their business realities, and drive sales to a close.
• Partner with Marketing, Research, and Product teams to align the company’s value proposition with the needs of procurement and sustainability executives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed