Business Development Executive

About the Business

Lexis Nexis Risk Solutions is the essential partner in the assessment of risk. Within our Business Services vertical, we offer a multitude of solutions focused on helping businesses of all sizes drive higher revenue growth, maximize operational efficiencies, and improve customer experience. Our solutions help our customers solve difficult problems in the areas of Anti-Money Laundering/Counter Terrorist Financing, Identity Authentication & Verification, Fraud and Credit Risk mitigation and Customer Data Management. You can learn more about Lexis Nexis Risk at the link below, risk.lexisnexis.com

About our Team

Are you looking to join an industry-leading sales organisation? Our sales team is dedicated to partnering with organisations to address and solve complex risk problems. At Lexis Nexis Risk Solutions, we pride ourselves in providing solutions that directly impact our customers' ability to mitigate and manage risk.

About the Role

The Business Development Executive will acquire new customers as we continue to grow rapidly grow an international business. You'll be responsible for prospecting and growing revenue within a defined geographic market. The role will require close collaboration with the regional sales team to maximise revenue opportunities. Some travel may be required to support customers and attend industry events.

Responsibilities

• Prospecting and selling of solutions to new customers

• Following up on regional leads, outbound calling and social selling using LinkedIn and other applications.

• Conducting appropriate consultative selling processes including product demonstrations, presentations and tender responses

• Learning the value proposition and use cases for the assigned portfolio and territory

• Owning contract negotiation, preparation and closing of sale.

• Keeping up to date with market and developments, such as major regulatory changes and new product offerings

• Preparing and maintaining an effective sales territory plan

• Keeping an accurate record of all client activity, pipeline and forecasts within Salesforce CRM

Requirements

• Be able to effectively communicate and build relationships with clients.

• Be results-driven with a dedicated work ethic.

• Be able to manage time effectively and prioritize tasks

• Be proficient in using technology, including CRM software, ideally Sales Force, and Microsoft Office

• Have a proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets

• Ability to work in an team environment and receive inputs from aligned regional sales team

• Experience of a proven sales methodology

Learn more about the Lexis Nexis Risk team and how we work here

Work in a way that works for you:

We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.

Working for you:

We know that your well-being and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:

• Medical Aid
• Retirement Plan inclusive of Risk Benefits (Disability, Critical Illness, Life Cover & Funeral Cover)
• Modern family benefits, including adoption and surrogacy
• Study Leave

We know your well-being and happiness are key to a long and successful career. We are delighted to offer country specific benefits. Click here to access benefits specific to your location.

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