Strategic Business Development Lead, India - 451 Research

451 Research

Mumbai, India
Strategic business development strategy
Net-new customer acquisition
Full sales cycle ownership
Build and execute India new-business strategy, driving net-new customer acquisition at scale and owning the full sales cycle from prospecting through negotiation and contracting

Job Summary

  • Build and execute India new-business strategy, driving net-new customer acquisition at scale and owning the full sales cycle from prospecting through negotiation and contracting.
  • Represent the business externally with senior stakeholders, building trusted relationships with C-level executives and positioning the firm as a long-term partner across India.
  • S&P Global Market Intelligence delivers unrivaled insights and leading data and technology solutions, partnering with customers to expand their perspective, operate with confidence, and make decisions with conviction.

Matching Summary

Build and execute India new-business strategy, driving net-new customer acquisition at scale and owning the full sales cycle from prospecting through negotiation and contracting.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Strategic business development strategy
  • Net-new customer acquisition
  • Full sales cycle ownership
  • Consultative selling
  • Senior stakeholder engagement
  • Complex data/technology solutions sales

Nice-to-have

  • Deepen existing account relationships
  • Unlock new growth adjacencies
  • Partner with global energy business
  • Curiosity and belief in essential intelligence
  • Spirit of discovery and partnership

Key Requirements

  • 8+ years quota-carrying experience
  • Proven track record in consultative selling
  • Demonstrated ability to develop strategic sales plans
  • Strong executive presence
  • Commercial mindset and business acumen
  • Experience selling complex data/technology solutions
  • Working proficiency with CRM (e.g., Salesforce.com)
  • Fluent English and local language

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