Wood Mackenzie is the global leader in analytics, insights and proprietary data across the entire energy and natural resources landscape. For over 50 years our work has guided the decisions of the world’s most influential energy producers, utilities companies, financial institutions and governments. Now, with the world’s energy system more complex and interconnected than ever before, sector-specific views are no longer enough. That’s why we’ve redefined what’s possible with Intelligence Connected. By fusing our unparalleled proprietary data with the sharpest analytical minds, all supercharged by Synoptic AI, we deliver a clear, interconnected view of the entire value chain. Our trusted team of 2,700 experts across 30 countries breaks siloes and connects industries, markets and regions across the globe. This empowers our customers to identify risk sooner, spot opportunities faster and recalibrate strategy with confidence – whether planning days, weeks, months or decades ahead. Wood Mackenzie Intelligence Connected <a href="https://www.woodmac.com/">WoodMac.com</a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y4AVwhQJj_w&amp;t=10s">Wood Mackenzie Brand Video</a>Wood Mackenzie Values<ul><li>Inclusive – we succeed together</li><li>Trusting – we choose to trust each other</li><li>Customer committed – we put customers at the heart of our decisions</li><li>Future Focused – we accelerate change</li><li>Curious – we turn knowledge into action</li></ul>About the Role This is an exciting opportunity to join the New Business Development team within Wood Mackenzie, primarily focused on our Power and Renewables customer vertical.This senior role within the Business Development team is responsible for driving significant revenue growth through new business (new logo) acquisition. You will lead and execute complex sales initiatives, owning the sales process from start to close. You will be working with both inbound leads, working with the sales development team and developing your own outbound leads/opportunities and growth initiatives. You will collaborate with multiple groups across the company (product specialists, marketing, research and consulting) to develop and win new business and contribute to the overall new business strategy of the organization.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Meet or exceed your new business sales target by proactive inbound and outbound new business development – from origination to close.</li><li>Target, prospect, identify, evaluate, and prioritize new business opportunities and execute through the sales process to successfully open doors, build robust pipeline and lose opportunities.</li><li>Work closely with our Lead Management and Sales Development teams to respond quickly and efficiently to all inbound and outbound leads to maximize win rates and meet Wood Mackenzie’s response time SLAs, alongside developing your own opportunities.</li><li>Conceive and execute effective prospecting programmes to increase awareness of Wood Mackenzie among qualified prospects in collaboration with the Marketing team to enable selling to specific personas and customer workflows</li><li>Get in front of prospects and customers (both virtually and physically) to drive the sales pipeline forward. Attend key industry meetings &amp; events as needed to support the growth of your pipeline and pursue new business opportunities in collaboration with the Events team, Research and other Sales colleagues.</li><li>Collaborate with other internal stakeholders as required to drive deals forward such as colleagues in Sales, Marketing, Research and Consulting.</li><li>Promote the organization in line with the company strategy, business plans and values.</li></ul>Territory planning <ul><li>Develop and regularly maintain a sales plan for your territory to support our growth ambitions for your customer vertical in your territory and position Wood Mackenzie as a clear market leader.</li><li>Collaborate with other stakeholders to build and execute on your plan, including Regional Sales, other Product Sales colleagues, Marketing, Customer success org, Product Specialists, Research, and Consulting.</li></ul>Sales process: <ul><li>Take responsibility for all aspects of the sales process which include prospecting, qualification, selling the value proposition at all levels, final negotiations, and closing. All aspects of the sales process must be handled efficiently and fully documented.</li><li>Work with the Account Management team to ensure a successful client handover process after a deal is won.</li></ul>Sales forecasting: <ul><li>Effectively manage the business pipeline and proper compliance with the CRM to ensure accurate forecasting and opportunity management. (eg Salesforce and Gong).</li></ul>Product and sector expertise: <ul><li>Develop a deep understanding of the value of our solutions to our customers and a good understanding of the sector to support new business identification and winning business, including uncovering new audiences and growth sectors for our solutions.</li></ul>Product development collaboration: <ul><li>Work closely with the Product and Research teams to help shape the product development roadmap based on customer feedback, your experience and knowledge of customer workflows, and relevant competitor intelligence.</li><li>Support new product and service development launches as needed.</li></ul>About You <ul><li>Extensive experience in business development, including managing complex deals, leading initiatives, and influencing strategic direction, within the data &amp; analytics, research and/or market data space.</li><li>Demonstratable track record of meeting and exceeding sales targets, and of being a self-starter and managing your own pipeline.</li><li>Relevant knowledge of power markets and the energy industry and key dynamics, industry trends, and competitive landscape</li><li>Demonstratable experience of working in or selling into one or more of the following market areas: Power Utilities, developers, IPPs, related Tech companies, heavy industrial or commercial power users,  Data centre ecosystem, related fields eg Renewable Developers , emerging battery developers and operators.</li><li>Deep understanding of Data, Analytics and Research enterprise sales processes, especially within complex, multi-stakeholder environments.</li><li>Strategic thinker with a hands-on, results-oriented approach.</li><li>Advanced negotiation and repour-building skills at all the necessary levels of the organization from end user to c-suite.</li><li>Strong financial acumen and ability to articulate value propositions to new clients</li><li>Bachelor's degree required, MBA or relevant advanced degree preferred</li><li>Willingness to travel across the region as required.</li></ul>Equal OpportunitiesWe are an equal opportunities employer. This means we are committed to recruiting the best people regardless of their race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. You can find out more about your rights under the law at <a href="http://www.eeoc.gov/">www.eeoc.gov</a> If you are applying for a role and have a physical or mental disability, we will support you with your application or through the hiring process.

In the middle of the energy transition, businesses and governments are faced with significant challenges. But the pace and scale of change mean every decision is made&nbsp;under mounting pressure.&nbsp; Now, more than ever, companies need reliable data, analytics and actionable insight. Wood Mackenzie is the&nbsp;leading global provider of data and analytics solutions&nbsp;for the renewables, energy and natural resources sectors . Wood Mackenzie&rsquo;s services&nbsp;include data, analytics, insight, events and consultancy.&nbsp; A trusted partner for over 50 years, Wood Mackenzie&rsquo;s team has over 2,300 experts across more than 30 global&nbsp;locations who cover the entire supply chain. Wood Mackenzie&rsquo;s data and analytics empowers energy producers, governments and financial institutions to be confident in&nbsp;their investment decisions in the face of rapidly evolving markets. Part of the Veritas group.

Senior Business Development Manager - Power, Renewables & Technology

Wood Mackenzie is the global leader in analytics, insights and proprietary data across the entire energy and natural resources landscape. For over 50 years our work has guided the decisions of the world’s most influential energy producers, utilities companies, financial institutions and governments. Now, with the world’s energy system more complex and interconnected than ever before, sector-specific views are no longer enough. That’s why we’ve redefined what’s possible with Intelligence Connected. By fusing our unparalleled proprietary data with the sharpest analytical minds, all supercharged by Synoptic AI, we deliver a clear, interconnected view of the entire value chain. Our trusted team of 2,700 experts across 30 countries breaks siloes and connects industries, markets and regions across the globe. This empowers our customers to identify risk sooner, spot opportunities faster and recalibrate strategy with confidence – whether planning days, weeks, months or decades ahead. Wood Mackenzie Intelligence Connected <a href="https://www.woodmac.com/">WoodMac.com</a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y4AVwhQJj_w&amp;t=10s">Wood Mackenzie Brand Video</a>Wood Mackenzie Values<ul><li>Inclusive – we succeed together</li><li>Trusting – we choose to trust each other</li><li>Customer committed – we put customers at the heart of our decisions</li><li>Future Focused – we accelerate change</li><li>Curious – we turn knowledge into action</li></ul>About the Role This is an exciting opportunity to join the New Business Development team within Wood Mackenzie, primarily focused on our Power and Renewables customer vertical.This senior role within the Business Development team is responsible for driving significant revenue growth through new business (new logo) acquisition. You will lead and execute complex sales initiatives, owning the sales process from start to close. You will be working with both inbound leads, working with the sales development team and developing your own outbound leads/opportunities and growth initiatives. You will collaborate with multiple groups across the company (product specialists, marketing, research and consulting) to develop and win new business and contribute to the overall new business strategy of the organization.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Meet or exceed your new business sales target by proactive inbound and outbound new business development – from origination to close.</li><li>Target, prospect, identify, evaluate, and prioritize new business opportunities and execute through the sales process to successfully open doors, build robust pipeline and lose opportunities.</li><li>Work closely with our Lead Management and Sales Development teams to respond quickly and efficiently to all inbound and outbound leads to maximize win rates and meet Wood Mackenzie’s response time SLAs, alongside developing your own opportunities.</li><li>Conceive and execute effective prospecting programmes to increase awareness of Wood Mackenzie among qualified prospects in collaboration with the Marketing team to enable selling to specific personas and customer workflows</li><li>Get in front of prospects and customers (both virtually and physically) to drive the sales pipeline forward. Attend key industry meetings &amp; events as needed to support the growth of your pipeline and pursue new business opportunities in collaboration with the Events team, Research and other Sales colleagues.</li><li>Collaborate with other internal stakeholders as required to drive deals forward such as colleagues in Sales, Marketing, Research and Consulting.</li><li>Promote the organization in line with the company strategy, business plans and values.</li></ul>Territory planning <ul><li>Develop and regularly maintain a sales plan for your territory to support our growth ambitions for your customer vertical in your territory and position Wood Mackenzie as a clear market leader.</li><li>Collaborate with other stakeholders to build and execute on your plan, including Regional Sales, other Product Sales colleagues, Marketing, Customer success org, Product Specialists, Research, and Consulting.</li></ul>Sales process: <ul><li>Take responsibility for all aspects of the sales process which include prospecting, qualification, selling the value proposition at all levels, final negotiations, and closing. All aspects of the sales process must be handled efficiently and fully documented.</li><li>Work with the Account Management team to ensure a successful client handover process after a deal is won.</li></ul>Sales forecasting: <ul><li>Effectively manage the business pipeline and proper compliance with the CRM to ensure accurate forecasting and opportunity management. (eg Salesforce and Gong).</li></ul>Product and sector expertise: <ul><li>Develop a deep understanding of the value of our solutions to our customers and a good understanding of the sector to support new business identification and winning business, including uncovering new audiences and growth sectors for our solutions.</li></ul>Product development collaboration: <ul><li>Work closely with the Product and Research teams to help shape the product development roadmap based on customer feedback, your experience and knowledge of customer workflows, and relevant competitor intelligence.</li><li>Support new product and service development launches as needed.</li></ul>About You <ul><li>Extensive experience in business development, including managing complex deals, leading initiatives, and influencing strategic direction, within the data &amp; analytics, research and/or market data space.</li><li>Demonstratable track record of meeting and exceeding sales targets, and of being a self-starter and managing your own pipeline.</li><li>Relevant knowledge of power markets and the energy industry and key dynamics, industry trends, and competitive landscape</li><li>Demonstratable experience of working in or selling into one or more of the following market areas: Power Utilities, developers, IPPs, related Tech companies, heavy industrial or commercial power users,  Data centre ecosystem, related fields eg Renewable Developers , emerging battery developers and operators.</li><li>Deep understanding of Data, Analytics and Research enterprise sales processes, especially within complex, multi-stakeholder environments.</li><li>Strategic thinker with a hands-on, results-oriented approach.</li><li>Advanced negotiation and repour-building skills at all the necessary levels of the organization from end user to c-suite.</li><li>Strong financial acumen and ability to articulate value propositions to new clients</li><li>Bachelor's degree required, MBA or relevant advanced degree preferred</li><li>Willingness to travel across the region as required.</li></ul>Equal OpportunitiesWe are an equal opportunities employer. This means we are committed to recruiting the best people regardless of their race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. You can find out more about your rights under the law at <a href="http://www.eeoc.gov/">www.eeoc.gov</a> If you are applying for a role and have a physical or mental disability, we will support you with your application or through the hiring process.

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