Communications Consultant (Business Development Manager, Vietnam) at Cision

At Cision, we believe in empowering every individual to make an impact. Here, your voice is heard, your ideas are valued, and your unique perspective fuels our collective success. As part of our global team, you'll thrive in an environment that champions curiosity, collaboration, and innovation, all while making meaningful contributions to the brands we accelerate. Join us in shaping the future of communication and building authentic connections that matter. Whether you're solving complex problems or driving bold innovations, your growth is our success, and together, we’ll create the conversations of tomorrow. Empower your impact at Cision. Be seen, be understood, be you. Are you tech-savvy and excel in B2B Solution Selling, paired with a high level of resilience? As a Business Development Manager Vietnam at PR Newswire, one of the major brands under the Cision umbrella, individuals could leverage their skills in business development (as hunter) while also effectively managing and fostering client relationships (as farmer) across diverse industries. In the first year, new BDMs will dedicate 90% of their time as hunters for outbound activities — identifying opportunities, building up outbound leads, and reaching out to potential clients. In the following year, around 30% of their time will shift toward the farmer activities — engaging existing clients for renewals and strengthening client relationships. • Job focus: B2B, solution selling, hunter-focused • Job type: Permanent (instead of fixed-term role); Individual contributor (instead of people manager role); hire as Consultant (instead of employee, from social contribution & tax perspective) • Work Mode: Hybrid (i.e., 3 days in the office and 2 days work from home) • Working environment: MNC Culture, Friendly Working Environment • Benefit: Public holiday plus Company Holiday 4 days, Annual Leave 15 days, Full Pay Sick Leave, Global Employee Assistance Programme (EAP); Comprehensive Medical Insurance Coverage • Office Location: Sonatus Building, 15 Le Thanh Ton, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City Primary Duties & Responsibilities: • Focus on new business sales for our platform solutions, targeting marketing, corporate communications, public relations and/or investor relations professionals over the telephone, via emails, and through face-to-face meetings • To reach or exceed specific quarterly and annual targets by achieving pre-set criteria on revenue generated, with primary focus on corporate workflow solutions such as media monitoring and insights, social media management and listening as well as newswire distribution and content strategy services. • To ensure that all clients are handled to the highest standards and everything is known about their corporate public relations, marketing communications and digital requirements throughout the year • To stay ahead of competition by following up on all leads and opportunities to maximize the chance of winning business and by keeping regular contact with clients and prospects • To provide regular (weekly, monthly and ad hoc) feedback of sales activities to the supervisor, including clients wins/losses, competition activity, product feedback, etc. Desired Skills and Experience: • 2 years plus of new business sales a prerequisite, expertise in SaaS (Software as a Service), or subscription-based solutions preferred. Relevant experience in industries such as corporate communications, marketing, public relations, investor relations, advertising and/or media sales would be an advantage. • A solid track record of consistently delivering or exceeding sales targets and other relevant KPIs • High level of self-motivation, growth mindset and accountability; ability to work both independently and as a team in a fast-paced working environment • Competent in territory management • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; mature and engaging personalities • High fluency of verbal and written English and local language Cision is the global leader in consumer and media intelligence, engagement, and communication solutions. We equip PR and corporate communications, marketing, and social media professionals with the tools they need to excel in today's data driven world. Our deep expertise, exclusive data partnerships, and award-winning products, including CisionOne, Brandwatch, and PR Newswire, enable over 75,000 companies and organizations, including 84% of the Fortune 500, to see and be seen, understand and be understood by the audiences that matter most to them. Cision is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all employees can be their authentic selves and perform at their best. We believe diversity, equity, and inclusion is vital to driving our culture, sparking innovation and achieving long-term success. Cision is proud to have joined more than 600 companies in signing the CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion™ pledge and named a “Top Diversity Employer” for 2021 by DiversityJobs.com. Cision is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. 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