BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE -- Global information leader
Our client is a world leader in financial information and has been a recognized source of business and financial news for over a century. Relied upon as a first source for credible and accurate information by the best financial professionals in the world, they are now part of a global media conglomerate through a recent high-profile acquisition. The organisation is poised for exponential growth in India and the country will also be a key part of their Asia Pacific operations.
The position
The Business Development Executive (BDE) identifies business development opportunities across the country and develops and executes sales strategies for these accounts. Your key role will be to create and nurture strong relationships with key corporate customers, understanding their requirements and positioning the company as a preferred partner. Using pro-active research, analysis and market surveys you will identify leads for growth opportunities and evolve market penetration strategies to achieve targets. You will also be required to conduct briefings with clients regularly to keep them updated on newswire solutions that the organisation can offer. You will report to the head of the India organisation who in turn reports to the APAC sales head.
Your profile
You must have a post graduate degree in business administration, economics or finance followed by 2 to 5 years of experience in business development in financial services, having sold financial products or services to banks, mutual funds, broking firms or similar organisations in this industry. Exposure to information products / subscription based services will be an advantage.
Response Form
If your profile suits the above position and you would like to be considered for the role, please mail us a detailed resume to nita@edgeindia.com. Alternatively you could mention your particulars in brief in the form below and we will revert to you.