Business Development Manager-Mining & Metals

Wood Mackenzie is the global leader in data, analysis and consulting across the energy, chemicals, metals, mining, power and renewables sectors.

Founded in 1973, our success has always been underpinned by the simple principle of providing trusted research and advice that makes a difference to our customers. Today we have over 2,000 customers ranging from the largest global energy companies and financial institutions to governments as well as smaller market specialists.

Our teams are located around the world. This enables us to stay closely connected with customers and the markets and sectors we cover. Collectively this allows us to offer a compelling combination of global commodity analysis with detailed local market knowledge.

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Team Profile

This is an opportunity to join a newly formed M&M Sales team put in place to rapidly develop and execute a commercial strategy around the newly integrated M&M product suite.  Our Metals and Mining (M&M) Sales team is a dedicated team of specialists who partner with our clients to understand their needs and support them to fulfil their business goals. 

To enable this growth we are investing in a dedicated M&M Business Development capability which will play a pivotal role in growing into new customers.  We are currently seeking a dynamic new business developer who can grow the business via both inbound and outbound sales activities. 

Role Purpose 

The role of the New Business Development Manager is to help lead the prospecting, identifying and closing of new business for Wood Mackenzie's Metals and Mining products and services across the region.

Key objectives include:

• Develop a comprehensive plan to build out Wood Mackenzie’s current client portfolio and establishing new customer relationships in strategic growth sectors.
• Target, prospect, identify, evaluate, and prioritize new business opportunities and execute the practices necessary to successfully open doors and close opportunities.

• Collaborate with Research, Consulting, Marketing and Account teams to ensure professional standards are met at all times.
• Develop a good understanding of Wood Mackenzie’s M&M suite of services to be able to effectively understand customer’s needs and effectively position solutions.

 Main Responsibilities

• Ensure sales targets are achieved
• Work closely with regional teams to ensure an aligned approach to business development
• Conceive and execute effective promotional and prospecting programmes to increase awareness of Wood Mackenzie among qualified prospects
• Effectively negotiate contractual terms for new business
• Promote Wood Mackenzie in line with the company strategy, business plans and values
• Attend relevant M&M industry events to pursue new business opportunities
• Work with the Account Management team to ensure a successful handover process

Knowledge & Experience Required

• At least 2 years of experience of new business development and sales within professional services 
• M&M experience required
• Demonstrate experience in building customer relationships along with excellent communication skills
• Highly collaborate with strong influencing and organizational skills
• Sound judgement
• Rapid comprehension and retention of information
• Ability to demonstrate bigger picture understanding of client's marketing or business strategy
• Ability to consume and interpret research and build actionable insights
• Solution-oriented thinking: anticipate client questions and has well thought-out answers
• Ability to represent and promote Wood Mackenzie in a professional manner and demonstrate value added service to clients
• Experience with CRM systems would be an advantage

 Key Competencies

• Self-motivated, energetic, proactive
• Ability to work autonomously
• Client focused and results orientated
• Team working
• Flexibility and Resourcefulness
• Business and commercial acumen
• Continuous learner

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