Manager, Business Development - Industrials

GLG is the world’s leading platform for trusted human expertise, and they are seeking a Business Development Manager for their Corporate, Industrials team. This role is key in developing partnerships with leading Industrials Corporations, focusing on building client relationships and expanding business opportunities.

Responsibilities:

• Support the Industrials sector BD efforts for key large logos by identifying, developing, and expanding business opportunities
• Help identify target prospects in priority markets and drive outreach strategy to develop the sales pipeline in existing and new accounts
• Build and update clear account maps of key accounts detailing key departments and stakeholders
• Build and maintain strong relationships with prospects/clients and key decision-makers across all seniority levels (i.e. managers, directors, VP, C-level) and functions
• Develop supporting pitch materials and communicate with prospective clients via email, phone & in-person
• Prepare and deliver compelling presentations to clients that demonstrate the value of GLG's services
• Work alongside sales leadership to drive commercial success, develop account plans and engage with clients regularly to articulate the firm's value proposition and uncover new growth opportunities for GLG product suite
• Log and track sales pipeline opportunities on CRM, follow all sales related processes, and communicate clear, accurate updates to team and senior management (e.g. KPI reporting)
• Engage regularly with internal cross-functional teams (e.g. marketing, legal, compliance, finance, IT) to align stakeholders and ensure smooth execution of all business development related activities
• Work closely with GLG project teams to support execution and delivery of research projects, providing guidance and support as needed
• Collaborate with GLG's research teams to target new areas of opportunity and further develop the GLG's service product offering
• Keep up-to-date with industry news and key client developments, and use this knowledge to identify potential new business opportunities
• Organize key internal and external client meetings, including business trip logistics and activities
• Travel to client sites on a regular basis to build long-term client relationships

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree or above
• 2-5 years of work experience within a sales (e.g. inside sales, new business development) role. Experience in relevant industries such as oil/gas, manufacturing, construction, or chemicals is preferred, but not required
• Experience in market research or consulting services
• Experience in subscription account management roles
• Proven track record of developing account plans and securing successful renewals
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills
• The highest level of integrity and professionalism
• Demonstrated ability and initiative to handle increasing responsibility over time
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Salesforce and sales support tools (e.g. Groove, SalesLoft)