Junior Business Development Manager

Junior Business Development Manager - London

Job Advertisement: Junior Business Development Manager

Location: London

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: -35,000 - -40,000 (OTE of -72k with commission)

Working Pattern: Full Time, Hybrid

Are you ready to kick-start your career in business development? Join our dynamic team at a leading online bioscience publishing organisation! We are passionate about revolutionising biomedical R&D and want enthusiastic individuals who share our vision.

About Us: We are a fast-growing organisation that specialises in delivering high-value content in the biomedical sector, including cell and gene therapy, nucleic acids and vaccines. Our approach combines innovative digital formats and exceptional customer service to build long-term partnerships with global technology companies.

The Role: As a Junior Business Development Manager, you''ll play a vital role in our growth journey. This is a fantastic opportunity for ambitious individuals looking to develop their careers in a supportive and fast-paced environment. Your responsibilities will include:

• Achieving Sales Targets: Consistently meet and exceed individual sales goals and KPIs.
• Market Monitoring: Stay ahead of industry trends and generate exciting new leads.
• Sales Cycle Management: Manage deals from prospecting to close and maintain ongoing client relationships.
• Building Relationships: Cultivate strong client connections by understanding their commercial objectives and aligning our solutions.
• Driving Inbound Leads: Contribute to strategies for generating leads through eblasts, social media, and website promotion.
• Upselling and Reselling: Take charge of upselling to existing clients, ensuring their needs are met promptly and to high standards.
• CRM Management: Keep detailed records of activities, market feedback, and pipeline to assist in product development and forecasting.
• Collaboration: Work closely with customer success, editorial, and marketing teams to design and track effective campaigns for our clients.

Who We''re Looking For:

• Experience in a B2B sales role, ideally in media sales or an exhibition/conference environment. Knowledge of the pharma/biotech sector is a plus!
• Proven track record of achieving sales targets in new business and account growth.
• Strong consultative sales experience with a knack for developing complex, bespoke proposals.
• Ability to learn quickly about new sectors or technologies to build trust with prospects.
• A collaborative spirit focused on delivering successful outcomes for clients.
• Exceptional sales skills, customer focus, and time management abilities.

What''s on Offer:

• Work alongside talented and flexible individuals in an entrepreneurial environment where your ideas matter.
• Comprehensive training and development programmes tailored to your career growth.
• A competitive commission structure with an OTE of -72k, including a base salary of -35,000 - -40,000.
• Recognition for your success and the opportunity to create your own progression path.
• Hybrid working model with 3 days in the office and the rest at home.
• Enjoy 25 days of annual leave plus an additional day for each year of service, up to a total of 30 days!

Ready to Join Us? If you''re enthusiastic about business development and want to make a difference in the bioscience publishing world, we''d love to hear from you! Apply now and let''s embark on this exciting journey together.

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Join us and be part of something amazing!

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