PoliMonitor is a fast growing company and new business wins means we're expanding our team. This role will be expected to identify and engage with new prospects and set up sales meetings to support our business development managers. Through a mixture of calls, follow-up marketing and event attendance the right candidate will be focused on setting up high quality sales meetings. Working within the commercial team the Business Development Associate will work directly with an experienced Business Development Manager.
Team culture
The Business Development Associate will join a small, dynamic business development team, working closely in a collaborative environment. Individual team members work hard and collaboratively to hit or even to exceed KPIs and goals. We are focused on the team win and celebrate individual and team success together. The role will be based at our London office in Westminster with hybrid working arrangements. We are therefore looking for a candidate who can work autonomously and in a team.
The responsibilities:
- Generate leads and schedule meetings through research, cold calling, attending events and marketing emails;
- Work with wider team to prepare and support pitches and proposals;
- Present and position Promonitor’s service over the phone and in face-to-face meetings (where appropriate) (some travel in UK might be required):
- Keeping sales/ prospect details up to date (Hubspot).
This list is not exhaustive and there may be other activities that you are required.
Desirable attributes:
- Commercial skills and business acumen;
- Exposure to Hubspot or other CRMs is beneficial.
Essential attributes:
- Keen to learn new skills - assisted and working directly with Commercial Director MD and Operations Director. We are committed to creating and championing a diverse and inclusive team;
- Problem solver - you will run into barriers which we will expect you to propose solutions to - with assistance offered if needed;
- Attention to detail - Impeccable time management as well as getting all the little "unimportant" details right. Make no mistake - the accuracy and quality of this work will have a direct impact on the company's success;
- Team player - collaboration and being a positive voice in the team is essential in this role;
- Ambitious - this role will provide an opportunity to join a fast growing business where all team members are ambitious for themselves and the company;
- Political - Interest in politics is a strong plus.
NOTE - no sales experience necessary as training and support provided.
Benefits
- 30 days’ paid leave not inclusive of public holidays;
- 10 days working from abroad allowance;
- Normal working hours 9am - 5pm;
- Generous pension;
- Generous commission plan which would represent on target earnings of 50%+ of base salary.