Job Description

About the job Merlien Institute , a leading event organiser and publisher for the UX and market research industry is looking for an entrepreneurial minded Business Development Manager to join our expanding team! As a Business Development Manager , your main target is to create new business by acquiring new clients and selling our sponsorship packages to our existing accounts. Your tasks include prospecting, contacting and meeting potential clients to closing sales and maintaining customer relationships. In short, we bring clients, agencies and tech companies together at the events. With your consultative sales style, you will help the agencies and solution providers reach their target groups and the right investors through our service concept. Your work is supported by marketing and presales functions providing prospects and leads. We seek for: - Motivation and ability for creating new business and starting to build the sales pipeline in our global markets from scratch! - Genuine passion for sales and drive to be a top scorer - Consultative approach to sales, with curiosity and ability to listen - Great communication skills with ability to make argumentation and convince others - Approximately 2-4 years previous B2B sales experience - Knowledge of the market research industry is preferred - 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 the leading brands in the market research industry - Work full-time from home, re-location not necessary (achieve work-life balance) - You get a basic monthly retainer and highly attractive commissions package Interested Please send a cover letter together with your full resume and salary expectations to [HIDDEN TEXT] or apply directly here. About Merlien Institute: Merlien Institute is a leading events and publishing company with a mission to efficiently respond to the information and networking needs of insight, marketing research and innovation professionals. In fact, we pride ourselves with the ability to scout for the newest technologies and introducing them at our events. Established since 2008, we are committed to the broadening the exchange of best practices through a multitude of information generation and networking channels including small and large scale events, exhibitions and powerful publishing channels.

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