Business Development Manager

Who do we want to find?
Do you thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced atmosphere and have a strong desire to accomplish extraordinary results? As a Business Development Manager, you will be at the forefront of strategic growth projects and play a crucial part in increasing the reach and influence of our platform. Your proficiency in market research and relationship-building will help you find new prospects, create meaningful alliances, and support a mission-driven strategy for long-term success. You will use your insights to influence important business decisions, build relationships, and assist in charting a path for sustained success while working with cross-functional teams.

About : It is a privately held, independent, international news technology firm that specialises in developing news technology platforms. Its headquarters are in Washington, D.C. We work on advanced intelligence software tools, media monitoring, and specialised media analysis. Our team is made up of a diverse group of bright people from all over the world who are committed to filling local news voids and enhancing transparency and clarity in news content.

Duties:

Finding fresh business prospects
Creating and preserving connections with clients
To obtain advantageous conditions for the business, negotiate contracts and agreements.
Create thorough business development plans and strategies that specify objectives, deadlines, and precise steps to achieve revenue targets.
Monitor and evaluate sales pipelines, utilising data to modify tactics and enhance output.
To guarantee steady growth, evaluate goals on a regular basis and modify strategies as necessary.
Represent the business at trade shows to raise awareness of the brand.

Conditions:

Understanding of American consumer trends, tastes, and behaviours
A proactive, results-oriented mindset with a strong sense of responsibility for meeting goals and producing outcomes
Adaptability and flexibility to succeed in a fast-paced setting and successfully handle shifting priorities or obstacles
Outstanding writing and verbal communication abilities to influence decisions, negotiate agreements, and effectively convey ideas
a track record of successful sales performance, the capacity to negotiate and conclude deals that benefit the organisation, and the ability to create and implement growth plans that are in line with corporate goals, such as goal-setting, strategic planning, and progress monitoring
Three to five years of relevant experience in account management, sales, and business development
A bachelor’s degree in a related discipline, like finance, marketing, or business administration

What we provide:

Completely remote working setup
Collaboration on significant international news technology initiatives in an open and welcoming setting where communication is mostly conducted via Slack and Google Meet