This is a career opportunity in business development for a dedicated and tenacious individual that loves to hunt and close new business. This individual must be able to sell custom research solutions to Fortune 1000 companies and market research organizations. The position necessitates identifying, prospecting and bringing in new accounts to grow our client base. We are NOT looking for someone whose strengths are growing and nurturing current accounts. Instead, we want an aggressive and strategic person that can work collaboratively and deliver new accounts on a regular basis.

Specific Responsibilities

• Close new business and manage the sales cycle from the first inquiry on
• Deliver on specific revenue and new client goals
• Present the company message, our capabilities and offerings to the marketplace
• Customize messaging, tactics, pitches and approaches based on the potential client and their objectives
• Work collaboratively to deliver solutions with best-suited delivery team
• Create winning proposals based on client project criteria
• Prioritize activities to ensure that business goals are exceeded
• Understand the marketplace, identify potential competition and communicate with executive management on emerging trends in the marketplace
• Travel 10%
• Maintain detailed records in CRM system and report to management on achievements, milestones, closed business and upcoming pipeline commits