Business Development Manager
Crunchbase
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Crunchbase helps over 75 million people around the world connect with the companies and people that matter. Powered by best-in-class proprietary data, Crunchbase is democratizing access to opportunities so salespeople, entrepreneurs, investors, job seekers, and others can accelerate innovation for a better future. We’re proud to build intelligent products that shape how companies and people connect and enable them to communicate in a more meaningful way.
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Business Development at Crunchbase
As a Business Development Manager at Crunchbase, you will be a key driver of revenue growth, tasked with structuring and implementing creative deals to achieve revenue quotas. In this strategic sales role, you're expected to operate independently, taking the initiative to forge new relationships and develop the business. Your success will hinge on your ability to independently navigate the sales cycle—from prospecting to closing deals. Working across teams, you'll leverage your influence to secure decision-maker buy-in and lead day-to-day business development activities, identifying new revenue opportunities and closing deals.
What You’ll Do:
- Comprehensive Deal Cycle Management: Independently manage the sales cycle, from identifying potential partners to negotiating and closing deals.
- Innovative Deal Structuring: Develop and implement innovative deals that align with business objectives, using creative thinking to establish mutually beneficial partnerships.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams, including marketing, legal, and finance, to ensure the successful execution of team initiatives and alignment with company objectives.
- Revenue Target Achievement: Employ strategic approaches to consistently achieve or surpass revenue targets.
- Go-to-Market Strategy Collaboration: Partner with the marketing team to develop and integrate effective go-to-market strategies within your business development activities, ensuring a cohesive approach to maximizing revenue.
- Contract Management: Collaborate with legal and strategic finance teams to review, revise, and ensure contracts are clearly aligned with business objectives and effectively mitigate risks.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
What We're Looking for:
- Demonstrated ability to proactively manage deals and navigate the full sales cycle independently, from lead generation to closing deals.
- Proven success in closing six-figure deals and sourcing opportunities through outbound business development.
- Proficient in reviewing, analyzing, and amending sophisticated contracts to align with business objectives and mitigate risks effectively.
- Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
- Creative thinking and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively across internal and external teams.
- Proficient with Google Office Suite or related software.
- Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field preferred; or equivalent experience.
- 2+ years in business development or sales.
- Experience in startup environments.
- Experience selling financial data and/or data products.
- Familiarity with Salesforce, Scratchpad.
What Crunchbase Offers:
- Competitive salary and equity
- Remote first policy
- Generous Reimbursement policy for learning and development activities
- Monthly fitness / mental health stipend
- 14 weeks of fully-paid time off for new parents
- Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Volunteering Paid Time Off
- Incredible medical, vision and dental benefits for employees and their families
- 401(k) and Roth plans, and free annual financial adviser check-in
- Monthly internet stipend
- Work from home allowance to purchase furniture for your work from home space
- Matching charity contributions for our Townhall awards
- A team of creative, transparent entrepreneurs driven to accomplish our mission
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