Expertise

Sales

Description

JOB DESCRIPTION                                                                            
Business Development Manager - Belgium                

You can work from home

The Company

The company is one of Europe’s leading providers of Market Research Services.  Placing data at the heart of its strategy, we service some of Europe’s largest brands and research agencies.  

Services for Market Research is our largest division with proprietary panels in UK, France, Germany, Denmark, Austria, Finland, Italy, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and Belgium.

The company works with market research companies, providing respondents for online research surveys and providing software and tools for market research.

The company is expanding rapidly and as result of this growth we are now recruiting a new Business Development Manager to join our Belgian team. The mission will be to sell panels to data collection buyers in market research and to sell data collection tools and software to researchers.  You can work from home and will be on the road a lot for developing (new) clients.

The Job

Your key responsibilities will be to:

Day-to-Day 

• Prospect new business
• Sell panels in a defined sales territory, to data collection buyers in Market Research, Media, Education, …
• Sell data collection software and products
• Smash your targets and objectives
• Regularly present to clients and new prospects, quickly building a robust portfolio.
• Attend various (market research) conferences and events
• Continually stay abreast of new products, industry issues and competitive strengths & weaknesses
• Deal with requests from existing clients and prospects, assess feasibility and prepare proposals
• Keep up-to-date all sales tracking databases, including: bids, contacts, meeting reports, etc.
• Account manage an existing portfolio of clients

• Deal with client requests, assess feasibility and prepare proposals
• Liaise with Project Managers to ensure accurate and timely delivery
• Present our offering (new products and panels) to the client portfolio
• You’ll work closely with colleagues in the same function
• You’ll report to sales director of Belgium

And You

At least 2 years of relevant business development or sales experience, you’re well connected and have a proven track record of success.  Experience within the market research sector or selling multi-country international studies would be an advantage. 

You’re highly motivated and driven to achieve your targets whilst remaining a key team player.  This role demands close client interaction and so strong communication skills are essential. 

The ability to handle multiple priorities and remain calm under pressure is crucial for you to be able to thrive in this fast paced environment. 

What we offer

An environment focused on growth: if you can develop yourself within your role, the company will grow with you.

A competitive fixed salary according to experience and variable commission on revenue targets. In addition you will receive a company car, meal vouchers, pension plan, health insurance and a total of 32 days off.

Location

Belgium

BELGIUM

Duration

36 Months