Business Development Manager - Financial

Verdantix is an award-winning independent research, advisory and events firm. We act as an essential thought-leader for world-enhancing innovation, through our expertise in digital strategies for Sustainability, Real Estate and Built Environment, ESG, Operational Excellence, and Net Zero. From our offices in Central London, New York City and Boston, we produce high-quality research, deliver consulting projects, and create events for senior managers, technology executives and investors. By joining our growing sales team as a Business Development Manager, you will enjoy a dynamic and commercially driven role doing just that. Responsible for selling Verdantix research, consulting and data driven solutions across an international client base. This is a growth opportunity, and you will be working with some of our existing research products, as well as our new data products. You’ll be part of a company that is committed to rewarding everyone’s efforts and expertise, a central player in the future success of a small growing business where you are listened to, and your contribution really counts. For 15 years now Verdantix has been delivering high-quality research and advice to its clients on digitalisation, ESG and Sustainability and we are looking for the right person to continue to drive our new relationships with the market. Achieving quarterly and annual sales targets for market research subscriptions, consulting projects and event sponsorship Building rapport with target technology and software firms and relationships with senior managers in corporate positions Managing the end-to-end sales process from name development, prospecting, in person meetings, proposal writing and contracting Forecasting bookings and undertaking detailed planning to achieve quarterly and annual bookings targets Drafting high-quality proposals aligned with customer requirements When possible, attending industry events and trade shows to network with potential new clients. Degree educated with experience in a new business sales role Excellent presentation, communication and writing skills Experience with Salesforce CRM desirable Personal characteristics of tenacity, drive, commercial awareness, persuasiveness, and ability to close deals. By listening to our employees, we strive to offer a benefits package that is attractive to everyone: Competitive salary (with annual review) Performance-driven quarterly bonus scheme Pension with enhanced employer contribution Generous holiday entitlement, accruing an extra day with every year worked (local capping applies) Hybrid working option with the aim of promoting flexibility and work-life balance Private medical insurance including online GP service, mental health support, discounted gym memberships Weekly ‘flexi-hour’ to extend a lunch break or finish early on your day of choice Cycle to work scheme - tax efficient purchase of a bike, bike accessories, or both Time off for volunteering through our partner OnHand Multiple social events throughout the year, including Company Ramble & Sports Day, plus regular team socials Strong focus on learning and development with career plans for all employees We seek individuals with a passionate belief that innovation and technology can transform corporate EHS, operational risk and real estate performance. Our management culture and career development is based on achievements, skills and behaviours with quarterly reviews that keep individuals and the firm on track. We recognize that everyone on the Verdantix team has a significant contribution to make to the growth of the business. We operate with a high level of transparency about business performance and include all employees in big decisions such as growth strategies and new product launches. This rapid, consistent growth reflects demand for the high-quality research and advisory services that Verdantix provides to clients in seventeen countries.