Job Description

Company Description
The Company YouGov is an international market research and data analytics group. Our mission is to supply a continuous stream of accurate data and insight into what the world thinks, so that companies, governments and institutions can better serve the people and communities that sustain them. We have the best data and the best tools. We continuously challenge conventional approaches to research, and we disrupt our industry to ensure that our clients always get the best solutions. We are driven by a set of shared values. We are fast, fearless and innovative. We work diligently to get it right. We are guided by accuracy, ethics and proven methodologies. We respect and trust each other, and bring these values into everything that we do. Each day, our highly engaged proprietary global panel of over 15 million people provides us with thousands of data points on consumer opinions, attitudes and behaviours. We combine this continuous stream of data with our research expertise to provide insights that enable intelligent decision-making and informed conversations. With operations in the UK, North America, Mainland Europe, the Nordics, the Middle East, India and Asia Pacific, YouGov has one of the world’s largest research networks. The Culture Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to YouGov. We are committed to giving the world a voice by capturing the opinions of all groups, including the ones that are often under-represented in research. We are also committed to making sure that our products and tools are free from any bias, as accuracy is key to what we do. None of the above can be done without having a truly diverse workforce, in an inclusive workplace. We are very keen on attracting and retaining the best talent. And best talent also means a diverse pool of talent, with various backgrounds and perspectives. Supporting the wellbeing of our staff, including maintaining a good work and life balance, is important to us. We support flexible working arrangements where appropriate for a role, with many locations offering a hybrid office-and-remote working approach. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All employment decisions are made on the basis of occupational qualifications, merit, and business need.


The Role As Business Development Manager, You will be marketing and driving the growth of YouGov’s business, selling our exciting and innovative products and solutions. You will be working closely and supported by other internal departments to achieve your sales goal and generate new business for Singapore. What will I be delivering? Being part of Sales team, you will be reporting directly to the Business Development Director (New Business) and will be working towards reaching an individual revenue target by:

• Actively identify new potential customers to sell our exciting and innovative products and solutions
• Proactively prospecting, identifying, qualifying and exploring new potential business opportunities through cold calling and networking
• Actively build good relationships with existing clients, exploring renewals and up-selling opportunities.
• Oversee, prepare, and deliver presentations of our solutions to potential clients
• In charge of your personal target and take ownership in achieving the set-target
• Working closely with other business unit members to generate end-to-end solutions for your clients

What’s in it for me?

• You will join us as a core member of our expanding sales team, working with a group of dynamic and energetic individuals in the Asia Pacific region
• You will have the chance to network with many senior business leaders across a variety of industries
• As a Manager, you will help companies to make better and more informed decisions with our marketing leading data and insights

Qualifications
What do I need to bring with me? Demonstrated knowledge and experience

• Excellent understanding of marketing issues related to consumer brands in Singapore and across APAC
• Minimum 3 years’ of business development or sales experience
• Sales hunting experience with the mentality of ‘customer-first’ approach

Technical skills and qualifications

• Preferably a bachelor’s degree in business administration, marketing or related disciplines
• Strong project management experience a plus
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills in English
• Ability to do client presentations to senior management

Behavioural competencies

• A self-starter disposition and an entrepreneurial spirit, aspiring and results-oriented individual
• Ability to persuade, negotiate and work with a high level of autonomy
• Good listening skills to ensure the client's interest is captured correctly
• Problem Solver

Additional Information
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To find out how we collect and use your personal data when you apply for a role at YouGov, please read our privacy notice at https://jobs.yougov.com/privacy