Business Development Executive - Citywire

Business Development Executive

Salary: $50,000 - $60,000 per annum plus commission

If you’re enthusiastic about the world of finance and media and have the ability to create and maintain trust with clients, we’re looking for a salesperson like you to join our New York team. This job is ideal for someone at the beginning of their career who is ready to challenge themselves and get involved. If you embody these qualities or are simply energized by an exciting new challenge, we want to hear from you.

At Citywire, you’ll immerse yourself in the evolving media landscape and our ongoing product and data developments. Knowledge of the financial industry is a definite advantage but is not vital. You will have an interest in the financial world though and want to understand how it works. What is more important is your ability to communicate complex ideas in an articulate and enthusiastic way. We are seeking a consultative salesperson who has an ability to focus on short-term wins while also working to build and strengthen our long-term client partnerships. Some travel around the US will be required for this role. 

What you’ll be doing:

Business Development and Relationship Building

-Build and nurture strong relationships with heads of sales and marketing at asset management firms and their media agencies.

-Speak on the phone, video conference, or meet in person regularly with clients and confidently present new ventures and ideas.

-Work to maintain and grow revenue by looking for innovative ways to support campaigns and proactively identify and contact any new advertisers in the market.

Account Management

-Work closely with our Production and AdOperations teams to help clients create and execute effective campaigns, measure results, and present timely reporting to clients in order to grow renewals and budget allocations.

Industry Research

-Develop a deep knowledge of the asset management industry and closely monitor news and features that may affect clients. This is vital to helping identify new sales opportunities and solutions for clients.

What we’re looking for:

-A recent Bachelor's degree in Business or Finance would be advantageous however this is not essential. Experience of an office-based environment would also be a plus. Relevant experience would also be considered.

-You are a consultative problem solver and able to listen to a client and match our products and services to their needs. Sometimes these solutions will be complex and multifaceted.

-Relationship building will be second nature to you, and you’ll enjoy meeting people and influencing their behavior.

-You are confident pitching new ideas to internal stakeholders and/or clients.

-Work to maintain and grow revenue by looking for innovative ways to support campaigns and proactively identifying and contacting any relevant players in the market.

-Superb organizational skills and ability to work under pressure.

-Knowledge of the asset management industry, extremely helpful, although not required.

Meet Citywire 

We cover - and connect - all sides of the $100 trillion global asset management industry - through our news, events and insights. 

At Citywire, we uphold a culture rooted in honesty, integrity, and fairness, where every voice is valued and heard. Our culture promotes constructive dialogue and collaboration on a global scale. 

Join the team at the forefront of the global asset management industry.

Our perks:

-Generous holiday entitlement: Start with 20 days per annum, increasing to 23 days after three years' service, and 25 days after five years' service, in addition to federal and state holidays.

-$600 annual allowance for well-being activities or gym memberships, with assistance available for monthly or annual costs.

-Generous health insurance contributions from day one.

-Dental, vision, HRA, HAS and FSA plans available.

-Company 401k/Roth retirement plan with employer contribution (up to 4%).

-Cycle to work scheme and annual travel card loans.

-Access to life insurance, plus short and long term disability insurance.

Citywire is an equal opportunities employer.