Business Development Representative

On behalf of one of its client, leader in AI/automation solution provider for financial services, the French Chamber of Commerce is looking for a Business Development Representative.

The company's goal is to expand its market reach and establish strong connections with key clients. As a Business Development Representative, you'll play a crucial role in driving its success by researching industries, executing targeted outreach campaigns, and securing meetings with senior executives to create new business opportunities. Your contributions will directly impact the business growth and enhance the effectiveness of our sales efforts.

Key responsibilities:

Expand APAC Market (80% time)

• Conduct market research and identify new business opportunities and partners
  
• Cultivate strong relationships with new prospects, while maintaining existing client relationships
  
• Secure initial meetings with senior executives and generate new business opportunities in the APAC region through effectively managing, qualifying and converting leads
  
• Research companies, sectors, and markets to optimize our prospection strategy and processes
  
• Build, implement, and manage intelligent multi-channel outbound prospection campaigns (e.g. Linkedin, email, phone, events, etc.)
  
• Work with the senior Business Development team to strategize on key accounts, industries, and geographies
  
• Provide support to the sales team on all aspects of the sales process. This includes assisting in evaluating and qualifying leads, outreach to relevant stakeholders and note-taking during calls and meetings.
  

Process Improvement (20% time)

• Stay up-to-date on key events and trends in the financial services space
  
• Identify and expand on synergies between Marketing and other global Sales teams to maximize success rates
  

Requirements

• You have a 2:1 or equivalent from a university
  
• You are entrepreneurial, resilient, and a goal-driven team player
  
• You have excellent written and verbal communication skills
  
• Previous experience in sales, business development, partnerships, or marketing
  
• Ideally familiar with financial and professional services
  
• A plus if you're able to communicate effectively in a second language