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Business Development Manager

The Economist Group · London - Commercial

Posted about 3 months ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
83 days
The Economist Group's roles stay open a median of 83 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
4% of The Economist Group's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at The Economist Group
high
28 stale, 1 reposted of 28 open
Hiring momentum
62 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-25

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from The Economist Group's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for The Economist Group.

About this role

The Sales Executive will focus on expanding The Economist Pro's client base within the financial services sector, specifically targeting hedge funds, private equity firms, and asset managers. Responsibilities include managing the entire sales cycle, developing go-to-market strategies, and maintaining a robust pipeline of opportunities. The role requires a consultative approach to selling the digital platform and API, with an emphasis on meeting sales targets and managing client relationships effectively.

Our read on this posting2.6out of 5
benefits
4/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
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 The Economist Group as an employer.

What you need

  • Proven experience selling premium subscription, research, SaaS, data, intelligence, media, or knowledge-based solutions into enterprise organizations
  • Understanding of how investment professionals leverage high-quality economic analysis, geopolitical intelligence, and market insight to support investment strategy and decision-making
  • Successful track record managing consultative enterprise sales cycles involving senior stakeholders across research, strategy, investment, and leadership teams
  • Demonstrated history of consistently exceeding sales quotas
  • Exceptional communication, presentation, negotiation and active listening skills
  • Ability to identify complex client challenges and collaboratively develop creative, actionable solutions

Nice to have

  • Experience with Salesforce and SalesLoft is desirable but not required
  • A growth mindset, taking full ownership for continuous professional development and self-improvement
  • Dynamic self-starter who is highly creative, solution-focused and can quickly adapt to changing market conditions and priorities
  • Skilled in simplifying and presenting complex ideas and products to senior executive audiences

What you get

  • Highly competitive pension or 401(k) plan
  • Private health insurance
  • 24/7 access to counselling and wellbeing resources through Employee Assistance Program
  • Work From Anywhere program for up to 25 days per year
  • Generous annual and parental leave
  • Dedicated days off for volunteering and moving home

Worth weighing

  • Salary offers are determined by a comprehensive review of various factors, which may lead to variability in compensation.
  • The role requires 3+ days of office attendance in a hybrid working pattern, which may not suit all candidates.

Summarised from The Economist Group's posting. Read the full original.

Listed by The Economist Group on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-25. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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