Business Development Manager, Taiwan

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Are you tech-savvy and excel in B2B Solution Selling, looking for career progression in MNC environment?

As a Business Development Manager at PR Newswire  focusing on the Taiwan market, individuals can 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 dedicate90% of their time to outbound activities - identifying opportunities, engaging potential clients, generating new leads through outbound outreach, and utilizing cold calling. 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. 

• Job focus: B2B, solution selling, hunter -focused (outbound activities)
• Job type: permanent (instead of fixed-term role); employee (instead of consultant role); individual contributor (instead of people manager role)
• Work type: Hybrid Work Mode
• Working environment: MNC Culture, Friendly Working Environment
• Benefit: Public holiday plus Company Holiday 5 days, Annual Leave 15 days, Full Pay Sick Leave, Global Employee Assistance Programme (EAP); Medical checkup
• Office Location: No. 206, Sec. 1, Keelung Rd., Xinyi Dist., Taipei City

[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 the 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, and product feedback.

[Desired Skills And Experience]

• 3-5 years of sales and-or new business development experience, preferably in the relevant industries such as corporate communications, 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;
• Confidence in both Mandarin and English

Cision is the global leader in consumer and media intelligence, engagement, and communication solutions. We equip PR and corporate communications, marketing, and social media professionals with the tools they need to excel in today's data driven world. Our deep expertise, exclusive data partnerships, and award-winning products, including CisionOne, Brandwatch, and PR Newswire, enable over 75,000 companies and organizations, including 84% of the Fortune 500, to see and be seen, understand and be understood by the audiences that matter most to them.

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