Business Development Manager
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Job Description
This role is based in our Washington DC Office.
We are seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to drive growth of our B2B intelligence and data services with specific focus on manufacturing and supply chain customers in the aerospace and defense sectors. This role combines strategic account management of existing clients with new business development to expand our market presence and exceed revenue goals.
Key Responsibilities
Business Development & Account Growth:
- Establish sales opportunities for our intelligence and data products by networking relationship building and conducting needs assessments with manufacturing and supply chain decision-makers
- Hunt for new business opportunities while strategically growing relationships with existing aerospace and defense manufacturing clients
- Travel regularly (up to 50% of time) for in-person client meetings and industry events to strengthen relationships and understand evolving client needs
- Manage and develop brand awareness and personal visibility in the aerospace and defense manufacturing market through proactive outreach
Solution Selling & Industry Expertise:
- Develop deep understanding of our intelligence and data offerings competitive landscape and challenges specific to aerospace and defense
- Create sophisticated data-driven solutions that address specific client needs
- Work collaboratively with Customer Support teams and other colleagues to deliver optimal intelligence solutions
- Stay current on trends challenges and opportunities in aerospace and defense manufacturing to position our data products effectively
Client Engagement:
- Engage effectively with high-level executives including C-suite manufacturing and supply chain decision makers
- Conduct professional online and in-person meetings with prospects and clients to demonstrate the value of our intelligence solutions
- Ensure ongoing client satisfaction through responsive service and regular business reviews showing ROI of our data products
- Navigate across large teams to effectively serve client needs and maximize the value of our intelligence offerings
Qualifications :
Required Experience:
- 5 years of B2B sales experience
- Proven track record of surpassing goals and expanding large accounts
- Experience prospecting top-tier manufacturing businesses and maintaining client satisfaction
- Strong presentation communication negotiation and closing skills
- Proficiency in Salesforce CRM
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience selling data intelligence or subscription services to manufacturing and supply chain clients
- Knowledge of the Aerospace & Defense manufacturing ecosystem and supply chain dynamics preferred but not required
- Experience engaging with C-Level aerospace and defense executives
- Understanding of how intelligence and data solutions drive business decisions in aerospace and defense
Skills & Attributes:
- Superior written and verbal communication skills for engaging with technical and executive audiences
- Strong organizational abilities to manage multiple subscription accounts and priorities
- Self-motivated with ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Strategic thinking and consultative selling approach to complex data solutions
- Ability to travel 50% of the time to client sites and industry events
The pay range for this position is $70000 - $80000 depending on experience plus commission
This posting will expire on 8/21
Additional Information :
We work hard to make sure Life at Informa is rewarding supportive and enjoyable for everyone. Heres some of what you can expect when you join us. But dont just take our word for it see what our colleagues have to say at
Our benefits include:
- Freedom & flexibility: colleagues rate us highly for the flexibility and trust they receive and we support a range of working patterns
- Great community: a welcoming culture with in-person and online social events our fantastic Walk the World charity day and active diversity and inclusion networks
- Broader impact: take up to four days per year to volunteer with charity match funding available too
- Career opportunity: the opportunity to develop your career with bespoke training and learning mentoring platforms and on-demand access to thousands of courses on LinkedIn Learning. When its time for the next step we encourage and support internal job moves
- Time out: 15 days PTO rising to 20 after three years and 25 after six years plus 10 national holidays a birthday leave day and the chance to work from (almost!) anywhere for up to four weeks a year
- Competitive benefits including a 401k match health vision and dental insurance parental leave and an ESPP offering company shares at a minimum 15% discount
- Strong wellbeing support through EAP assistance mental health first aiders free access to a wellness app and more
- Recognition for great work with global awards and kudos programs
- As an international company the chance to collaborate with teams around the world
Were not solely focused on a checklist of skills. We champion energy and ambition and look for colleagues who will roll their sleeves up join in and help make things happen. If it sounds like a match and you have most although not all of the skills and experience listed we welcome your application.
At Informa youll find inclusive experiences and environments where all perspectives and backgrounds are welcomed. As part of this approach and our diversity and inclusion commitments we are also formally an Equal Opportunities Employer. This means we base decisions on relevant qualifications and merit and do not discriminate on the basis of key characteristics and statuses including all of those protected by law. Ask us or see our website for full information.
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
