Business Development Manager

Skills
Account ManagementBusinessBusiness DevelopmentCraftsLead GenerationManagementNegotiation
Role

What the job involves

The main requirements, responsibilities and hiring steps.

Requirements

  • Proven track record in sales
  • Ability to build rapport and convert it into long-term relationships
  • Creative approach to prospect engagement
  • Willingness to learn the life sciences industry quickly
  • Experience in life sciences or sponsorship sales is desirable

Nice to have

  • Connected
  • Tenacious
  • Sales-driven
  • Empathetic
  • Agile thinker
  • Personable
  • Excellent communicator
  • Independent
  • Human

Day to day

  • Identify potential sponsors and open strong new relationships
  • Independently craft persuasive proposals and secure business
  • Negotiate with client leaders and build lasting partnerships
  • Work with the Community team to shape sales strategy and support company growth
  • Contribute ideas and energy to wider company strategy as a proactive team player

Hiring process

  • 15-20 minute intro call
  • Short take home task
  • 30 minute roleplay call
  • Final 1 hour panel interview