Our client is an international Digital Media company proposing a suite of solutions for corporate streaming events (virtual events, webinars, product announcements, investor days, employee town halls, press relations activity etc.)

They are looking to recruit a Business Development Representative to prospect Marketing and Communications Directors of CAC 40 companies and book qualified sales meetings for Senior Sales Managers. This role represents the entry point for a career in sales, and there are great progression opportunities within 12-18 months.

You’ll enjoy the thrill of the chase – your commercial mindset and natural tenacity will be key in researching the right contacts, preparing your opening pitch, and closing the prospect for a first meeting. You must be at ease with a high level of telephone based business development.

Please note – due to the nature of the role this is an office-based role – compulsory 5 days a week in central Paris

Essential Duties: 

• Develop sales opportunities through extensive cold-calling activities, working to turn prospective customers into sales opportunities for Account Executives and Account Managers
• Maintain established daily call volumes – minimum 150 dials per day
• Carefully and accurately document leads, and appointments through the CRM, ensuring Salesforce.com hygiene so you can accurately forecast and track how your meetings are turning into deals

Profile required: 

Experience:

• Internship or initial sales experience (demonstrating tenacity, resilience, and achievement)
• Bilingual French /English

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Determination and resilience will be key - you'll have a quota and your persistence and go-getter attitude will be a key part of your success
• Excellent interpersonal skills both written and verbal, with the ability to forge and build strong prospect relationships
• A hunger to learn and develop yourself - we'll give you all the tools to need to be successful so your personal drive and ambition is a must!

Salary: 35,400€ basic + 16,250€ commission (OTE 51,650€)

Please send your CV to m.collins@eurolondon.com

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.