LexisNexis, a part of RELX, is a leading global provider of legal, regulatory, and business information. We help customers increase productivity and improve decision-making and outcomes. Our 10,500 experts and innovative tools help us shape a better world for our customers and communities.
About The Role
You will be responsible for developing strategic sales plans for prospective clients that include identifying new revenue growth opportunities in the assigned territory. Developing creative demand generation strategies aimed at positioning Nexis Solutions as the superior source in meeting the potential buyers\xe2\x80\x99 information needs.
Responsibilities:
Sell the value of LexisNexis to corporate professionals within an assigned territory by articulating how our solutions meet their information needs. This will be accomplished through cold calling to secure first appointments, advancing appointments, closing appointments, consulting sessions and group presentations.
Develop an in-depth understanding of all Nexis Solutions products and competitive products to articulate the benefits and advantages of LexisNexis products, and handle customer concerns or objections
Accurately forecast new business month by month, providing three-month forecast at any time.
Prepare a sales plan to displace competitive products within prospective client base.
Maintain and develop strong relationships with new customers through regular client meetings, responding to clients\xe2\x80\x99 requests and feedback in a timely manner.
Attend LN-organised/sponsored customer events as required.
Prioritise opportunities, ensuring that maximum customer facing time is achieved
Effectively work alongside other stakeholder departments (marketing, product, customer success, segment teams) to ensure an integrated approach to customer care and to ensure market needs are being met.
Requirements:
Proven track record of working successfully in a business development role in a challenging and commercially driven B2B sales environment
Strong and proven negotiation skills
Demonstrable experience of building and maintaining excellent customer relationships
Applied knowledge of best practice sales techniques, including negotiation, presentation skills and general communication
Employs a client centric, profit driven approach
Able to absorb and retain a large amount of product, system and market information
Work in a way that works for you
We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation, with various flexible and remote working options available to our people.
Working with Us
We are committed to equal opportunity employment regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity Together, we are building a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Working for you
We know that your well-being and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are just some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:
Enhanced family support and Shared Parental Leave
Competitive pension contributions
Electric Vehicle Scheme
Save As You Earn Share Scheme
Optional Private Medical and Dental Insurance
About our Team
LexisNexis is a data and analytics company with 10,500 colleagues serving customers in more than 150 countries. We\xe2\x80\x99re one of the largest information and analytics companies on the planet. We design solutions that help our customers increase productivity, improve decision-making and outcomes, and be more successful.
LexisNexis, a division of RELX Group, is an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process. If you have a disability or other need that requires accommodation or adjustment, please let us know by completing our Applicant Request Support Form: , or please contact 1-855-833-5120.