Business Development Account Manager

Business Wire, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is the global market leader in press release distribution and regulatory disclosure. We are on a mission to redefine how organizations connect with their audiences - and that’s just the beginning!
Organizations, large and small, depend on us to accurately publicize market-moving news and multimedia, and generate social engagements that develop interactions with their target audiences.

As a Business Development Account Manager (BDAM), you will be responsible for generating net new revenue from new client acquisition and representing Business Wire in various capacities.
Candidate must speak fluent Japanese or Chinese and EnglishCandidate must be able to work Monday to Friday from 2:00 PM PST to 10:00 PM PST Candidate will cover the APAC region

What You Will Do

• Develops thorough knowledge of the industry, our products and services, as well as those of our competitors.
• Effectively communicates the value proposition and ROI of Business Wire products and services.
• Generates new revenue for Business Wire through new client acquisition.
• Builds a sales pipeline by cultivating prospects, creating new business opportunities and increasing revenue within an assigned territory.
• Meets with prospective new clients a minimum of 10 times per month via in-person meetings and/or webinars building relationships and selling Business Wire products and services within assigned territory.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending conferences, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional industry societies and associations.
• Meets or exceeds sales quotas and performance objectives.
• Successfully executes client contracts from negotiation to close in adherence to related company policies and procedures.
• Performs needs analysis on prospective new clients to ensure a clear understanding of their respective business needs to provide an equitable Business Wire solution.
• Maximizes results by satisfying multiple buyers in an organization and systematically address conflicting needs of multiple buyer influencers.
• Maintains accurate records of all sales activities, including calls, meetings, opportunities, emails, social outreach, in Salesforce CRM.
• Prospect new business in the UK and Ireland.

What You Will Need

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to develop relationships with clients across an organizational hierarchy, including executive/C-level.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills.
• Proven success in meeting and exceeding sales goals by managing all stages of the sales cycle including prospecting, needs analysis, presentation, proposal, negotiation and closing.
• Understanding and ability to communicate at a high level with professionals in investor relations, financial reporting, public relations, marketing, social media and corporate communications preferred.
• BA/BS degree, or international equivalent, preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years outside sales experience required.
• Proficiency with Salesforce.com
• Ability to work United Kingdom hours

What We Offer

• The base salary range for this position is $80K to $100K/year.  Offered salary will be determined by several factors, including but not limited to: applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with geographic market data.  Business Wire reserves the right to modify this salary range at any time.
• Ability to work remotely
• Excellent health benefits that begin on your first day of employment
• $100 monthly fitness allotment, a tuition reimbursement program, and enhanced mental health resources
• 401(k) plan with generous company match, and annual profit sharing contribution (subject to company performance)
• PTO, Floating Holidays, Wellness Day Off, Birthday Day Off, and more!

A pre-employment background check will be required after the acceptance of an offer. Business Wire is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and other similar state laws and local ordinances, and its internal policy, Business Wire will also consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.