Business Development Manager, Taiwan
Cision.com
Office
Taipei, Taiwan
Full Time
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Job Summary
As a Business Development Manager at PR Newswire, one of the major brands under Cision umbrella, individuals could leverage their skills in business development (as a hunter) while also effectively managing and fostering client relationships (as a farmer) across diverse industries. In the first year, new BDMs will dedicate 90% of their time as hunters for outbound activities — identifying opportunities, building up outbound leads, and reaching out to potential clients. In the following year, around 30% of their time will shift toward the farmer activities — engaging existing clients for renewals and strengthening client relationships.
Office Location: Level 17, No. 206, Sec. 1, Keelung Rd., Xinyi Dist., Taipei City
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
- Focus on new business sales for our platform solutions, targeting marketing, corporate communications, public relations and/or investor relations professionals over the telephone, via emails, and through face to face meetings.
- To reach or exceed specific quarterly and annual targets by achieving pre-set criteria on revenue generated, with primary focus on corporate workflow solutions such as media monitoring and insights, social media management and listening as well as newswire distribution and content strategy services.
- To ensure that all clients are handled to the highest standards and everything is known about their corporate public relations, marketing communications and digital requirements throughout the year.
- To stay ahead of competition by following up on all leads and opportunities to maximize the chance of winning business and by keeping regular contact with clients and prospects.
- To provide regular (weekly, monthly and ad hoc) feedback of sales activities to the Supervisor, including clients wins/losses, competition activity, product feedback, etc.
- 3-5 years of sales and-or new business development experience, preferably in the relevant industries such as corporate communications, marketing, public relations, investor relations, advertising and/or media sales would be an advantage.
- A solid track record of consistently delivering or exceeding sales targets and other relevant KPIs.
- High level of self-motivation, energy and accountability, ability to work both independently and as a team in a fast-paced working environment
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; mature and engaging personalities.
- Excellent command in Mandarin and written English is a must and high fluency in spoken English is an advantage.