VP Business Development, US

VP Business Development

Location: New York, US

In the words of one of our senior clients recently…

“Market Research has changed more in the past 3 years, than in the previous 40”

About System1

System1 is a The Creative Effectiveness Platform. Our target customers are the world’s largest advertisers. We predict and improve marketing effectiveness. Our advertising and idea tests measure emotion to give our customers the most accurate predictions of the business impact of creativity.

To learn more about us, please visit System1 Group | Create with Confidence

About The Role

You will be responsible for identifying and qualifying new business opportunities through lead generation and outreach, conducting market research to gather insights on trends and competitors, and building & maintaining strong client relationships.

You will work collaboratively with the sales and marketing teams to support targeted campaigns and provide detailed information on leads, ensure accurate CRM management, and contribute to sales forecasting. This role will combine research, analytical skills, and communication skills to drive business growth.

Do you want to join us to excite and change the industry?

What you will be doing?

• The role is part of the US New Business team.
• You will be targeted to grow our business through bringing in new customers
• Through converting inbound sales enquiries and prospecting for new leads
• You will be understanding the issues our prospective customers face and tailoring solutions in order to solve them
• You will be presenting our thought leadership to senior Marketers and Insight leaders to engage them in our products and services
  
  

You need to be this kind of person

• Excellent persuasion and selling skills – able to effectively communicate System1's value proposition
• Excellent negotiation skills to ensure the best contracts and prices are achieved
• Engaging presentation skills
• Thrive on networking and relationship building, enjoying meeting new people and building trust to generate leads and opportunities
• to generate leads and opportunities
• Full of tenacity, persistence and resilience
• Well organised, able to handle multiple tasks at the same time
• Hands on and helpful - responding fast to opportunities at the last minute
• A true team player – playing well in position but passing well to others to ensure their success
• Challenger mindset - ability to stand out among the industry establishment
  
  

You need to have the following experience

• Experience of how to lead the sales process from prospecting to close
• Proven sales track record of winning new customers
• Experience of proposal and pitch preparation and execution
• Industry and market knowledge – how our products can serve multiple client verticals
• CRM knowledge (Hubspot or similar)
  
  

Benefits

• Competitive salary bonus scheme
• Health Insurance / Medical Insurance / Dental Insurance
• 401k
• Flexible working arrangements (hybrid)
• Educational reimbursement opportunities
• Unlimited opportunities to interact with some of the leading thinkers in advertising and marketing fields
• A Recognition Scheme to say thank you!
• Regular socials, including summer and winter parties.
• Financial Health checks
• Wellbeing resources, including “de-clutter afternoons” for your personal and professional needs.
  
  

We welcome applicants from all diverse communities and encourage our candidates to ask us about reasonable adjustments that we may be able to make to support through our recruitment process and while in post.

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