Global Business Development Associate (UK)

London Source: WhatJobs
£40,000–£70,000

Global Business Development Associate (UK)

Full time | GEC Media Group LLC | United Kingdom

Job Information

  • Media
  • Work Experience 1-3 years
  • As per Market Standards
  • City London
  • State/Province Lancashire
  • EC1A

Job Description

  • Map the regional ecosystem across industries, identifying high-potential sectors, accounts, and decision-makers.
  • Continuously track market trends, competitor activity, and emerging opportunities.
  • Build and maintain a dynamic database of target accounts and stakeholders.
  • Drive multi‑channel lead generation strategies (cold outreach, referrals, LinkedIn, partnerships, events).
  • Build and maintain a strong, healthy, and predictable sales pipeline.
  • Ensure consistent funnel velocity from prospecting to closure.
  • Secure high‑quality meetings with key decision‑makers across target accounts.
  • Qualify leads based on business fit, budget, authority, need, and timeline (BANT or similar frameworks).
  • Prioritize opportunities with the highest revenue potential and strategic value.

Business Development & Revenue Ownership

  • Own end‑to‑end sales cycles—from prospecting to negotiation and closure.
  • Sell integrated solutions across Global CIO Forum IPs:
  • End Customer Events (CIO 200, Summits, Symposiums)
  • Regional Roundtables
  • CIO Reboot / Community Engagement Initiatives
  • Regional Publications & Media Assets
  • Consistently achieve and exceed quarterly and annual revenue targets.

Key Account Management

  • Build long‑term relationships with strategic clients and partners.
  • Act as a trusted advisor—understanding client goals and aligning solutions accordingly.
  • Drive account growth through upselling, cross‑selling, and renewals.

Solution Selling & Proposal Development

  • Craft tailored proposals and value propositions aligned to client objectives.
  • Position integrated offerings (events + media + community + demand gen) as a unified growth platform.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to design customized engagement solutions.

Stakeholder Collaboration

  • Work closely with marketing, content, and delivery teams to ensure seamless execution of sold projects.
  • Provide feedback from the market to refine offerings and go‑to‑market strategies.

Reporting & Performance Management

  • Maintain accurate sales forecasts and pipeline reports.
  • Track KPIs including conversion rates, deal size, sales cycle, and revenue contribution.
  • Use CRM tools effectively to manage all sales activities.

Requirements

  • Strong B2B sales experience (preferably in events, media, or tech ecosystems).
  • Proven track record of meeting or exceeding revenue targets.
  • Exceptional communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
  • Ability to engage and influence C‑level executives.
  • Strategic thinking with strong execution capability.
  • High ownership mindset—“no excuses, only outcomes”.
  • CRM proficiency and data‑driven approach to sales.

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