Business Development Manager - Brussels, België - POLITICO

POLITICO

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Brussels, België

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Sophie Dubois

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Beschrijving

Company:
POLITICO

POLITICO is looking for an entrepreneurial, results-oriented Business Development Manager to join our dynamic and growing Media Solutions Sales team.

POLITICO is a pioneering and growing media company that covers the politics, policy, and personalities of the European Union.

Role and Responsibilities

Develop outreach strategies to build relationships and drive revenue with new clients
Manage clients on a daytoday basis, working closely to understand their business challenges
Maintain a thorough understanding of client's business and lead strategic advice across teams
Owns the response to client briefs ensuring that the delivered output is best in class and addressing client's targets and objectives, demonstrating a deep understanding of media channels
Develop strong relationships with agency, client, and media owner contacts
Keep updated on competitive trends within assigned industries
Scan the market and develop strategies to acquire new accounts
Drive innovation and fresh thinking
Build and maintain a strong pipeline of opportunities to achieve sales results
Conceptualize, prepare, and deliver sales presentations
Embody the successful brand presence of POLITICO in the market, represent POLITICO at member briefings, network events and industry conferences
Bring energy and thrive in a highvolume, fastpaced environment

Qualifications

Required qualifications: _
24+ years of professional experience
Experience in consultative selling and/or campaign management with the ability to craft insightful solutions
An in depth understanding of all media channels as well as a working knowledge of client marketing and advertising
Inspiring presentation skills and pitches
Entrepreneurial mindset and strong client services ethic
Excellent written communication skills
Ability to prioritize and recognize business critical matters while remaining adaptable
A university degree is required
Fluent English and French, written and spoken; any other European language a plus
Preferred qualifications: _
Experience in meeting or exceeding high sales targets and managing client relationships
Experience with the Microsoft Suite, especially PowerPoint to be used in presentations
Exposure to Salesforce or other CRM tools
Interest in and understanding of current European political and policy issues
Outgoing nature and a cando attitude
An organized operator who thrives under the demands of clients
Gravitas and confidence, someone who can comfortably communicate with all levels of people within a business
Sense of humor
This is a fulltime, officebased position located in Brussels and involves some travel across Europe.
About POLITICO

POLITICO is a global news and information company at the intersection of politics and policy. It is the essential online, mobile and print destination for the most influential people in the world.

With publications based in Washington, D.C., New York, London, and Brussels, POLITICO boasts an enormous roster of the most talented reporters and editors in the world.

Equal Opportunity

It is POLITICO's policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified individuals without regard to race, colour, religion, national origin, gender, age, or any other characteristic protected by local laws and regulations.

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