Business Development Manager - Subscriptions.

A fast-growing and highly respected independent B2B media and data company is seeking a motivated and commercially sharp Business Development Manager to join their team.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in a business that delivers premium information services, data products, and subscription content to professionals across the global financial services and risk sectors. The role sits within the company's data division, supporting the continued expansion of two market-leading data platforms.

The Role

As Business Development Manager, you'll take ownership of driving revenue through a mix of new business generation and account development.

Your focus will be on selling annual or multi-year subscription licenses, bespoke data feeds, and high-value research to banks, insurers, consultancies, and asset managers worldwide. The role involves phone outreach, online demos, face-to-face meetings, and representing the brand at industry events.

Key Responsibilities

• Outbound sales to qualified leads and new prospects
• Upselling and renewing existing client accounts
• Identifying new sales opportunities and market segments
• Delivering product demos and pitching to senior decision-makers
• Preparing and sending tailored proposals
• Representing the company at industry exhibitions and conferences
• Maintaining an organised, up-to-date sales pipeline

About You

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Proven B2B sales experience-ideally within subscriptions, media, SaaS, or data products
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and presentation skills
• Comfortable engaging clients via phone, video, and in-person meetings
• Professional, well-organised, and capable of managing a sales pipeline
• Able to confidently represent the company at events and client meetings

Desirable:

• Experience selling into financial services, consulting, or similar sectors
• Passion for data, media, or sustainability-related content

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