Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager, Merlien Institute (Full-time, Home-based)

As a Business Development Manager, your goal is to create new business by acquiring new clients and selling our sponsorship packages to our existing customers. Your tasks include prospecting, contacting and meeting potential clients, closing sales and maintaining customer relationships. You will work on a range of dedicate accounts that you will nurture and grow. In addition you will constantly be looking for new potential customers and build relationships with them.

With your consultative sales style, you will help our customers reach their target groups and the right investors through our service and conference concept. Your work is supported by marketing and presales functions, providing prospects and leads.

We are looking for:

• Strong self-motivation and the ability to create new business opportunities
• Genuine passion for sales and the drive to be a top scorer
• Consultative approach to sales, with curiosity and ability to listen
• Great communication skills with ability to excite and convince others
• 2-4 years previous conference sales experience
• Knowledge of the market research industry is preferred
• Fluent English is required for this position. Additional languages are considered as an advantage
• Team player with positive impact to the working atmosphere

Benefits of working for Merlien Institute:

• You are working for and with the leading brands in the market research industry
• Work full-time from home, re-location not necessary (achieve work-life balance)
• You receive a basic monthly retainer and highly attractive commission package as well as additional benefits

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Application Question(s):

• Please note that this position is 100% English-speaking, so your CV must be entirely in English, and you must be fully proficient in the language.

Work Location: Remote