Business Development Manager, Hong Kong (PR Newswire focused)

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About the Role

As a Business Development Manager at PR Newswire, 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 for outbound activities — identifying opportunities and reaching out to potential clients. In the following year, around 30% of their time will shift toward the farmer role, focusing on engaging existing clients for renewals and strengthening client relationships.

Office Location: Unit 2301-02A Floor 23, Sino Plaza, 255-257 Gloucester Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• To develop new business sales across marketing, corporate communications, public relations and/or investor relations segments through 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 outbound wire distribution, multimedia services and corporate workflow solutions;
• To ensure that all clients are handled to the highest standards and everything is known about their corporate IR, PR and marketing communications requirements throughout the year;
• To stay ahead of competition by following up on all leads and opportunities to ensure that PR Newswire maximizes 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 client wins/losses, competition activities, product feedback, etc.
   

Desired Skills And Experience

• Experienced in solution selling; B2B; Hunting; multiple products; Consultant-style
• 3 - 5 years of sales and/or new business development experience, preferably in the relevant industries such as marketing, public relations, investor relations, advertising, and/or media sales;
• 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;
• High fluency in spoken English and Cantonese as well as strong competency in written English and is a must. Mandarin is a plus.
• User knowledge and experience in CRM system is preferred. Salesforce is an advantage

As a global leader in PR, marketing and social media management technology and intelligence, Cision helps brands and organizations to identify, connect and engage with customers and stakeholders to drive business results. PR Newswire, a network of over 1.1 billion influencers, in-depth monitoring, analytics and its Brandwatch and Falcon.io social media platforms headline a premier suite of solutions. Cision has offices in 24 countries throughout the Americas, EMEA and APAC. For more information about Cision's award-winning solutions, including its next-gen Cision Communications Cloud®, visit www.cision.com and follow @Cision on Twitter.

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