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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 12 days Financial Times's roles stay open a median of 43 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 11% of Financial Times's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Financial Times
- high 16 stale, 6 reposted of 38 open
- Hiring momentum
- 84 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
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About this role
The Business Development Manager will focus on driving new business growth in French-speaking regions, managing the entire sales cycle from prospecting to contract. This role involves developing and implementing a regional sales plan, building relationships with senior decision-makers, and leading a Sales Development Representative. The position combines hands-on business development with strategic planning and cross-functional collaboration.
- benefits
- 4/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Financial Times as an employer.
What you need
- Fluency in both spoken and written French
- A proven track record of meeting or exceeding new business sales targets
- Strong consultative selling, communication and negotiation skills
- Experience building credible relationships with senior decision-makers and a range of organisational stakeholders
- A high level of initiative, self-motivation and accountability for results
- Strong understanding of FT Professional’s value proposition
Nice to have
- Previous direct line-management experience within a sales environment
- Knowledge of FT Professional subscription models
- Knowledge of the French-speaking markets covered by the role
- Previous experience using CRM systems, particularly Salesforce
- Good working knowledge of Google Workspace and Microsoft Office
What you get
- Generous annual leave
- Medical cover
- Inclusive parental leave packages
- Subsidised gym memberships
- Opportunities to give back to the community
- 50% hybrid working model
Worth weighing
- No salary listed
- Focus on French-speaking markets may limit broader market exposure
- Experience with Salesforce preferred but not mandatory
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Listed by Financial Times on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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