Job Description
We are looking for a Partnerships Sales Manager in Belgium. Are you an experienced sales manager? Our client is looking for you who wants to be a part of their growth!
About the company
Our client is the largest provider of flexible workspace solutions in the world. Trading under a number of brands (including Regus, Spaces, HQ, Signature and No18) they have a physical network of over 3,000 locations across 1,000 towns and cities in 120 countries. Their mission is to help millions of customers to have a great day at work, every day. COVID-19 forced an unprecedented experiment in flexible working, which is now driving a surge in demand for our flexible workspace solutions. To meet this demand, they are rapidly accelerating the growth of global network. To deliver our client's ambition they are recruiting partners to open and operate locations. Their target audience are building owners, franchise operators and competitors, we will work with partners under a variety of commercial structures demanding a dynamic and broadbased approach to business development.
Your role and purpose
The Partnerships Sales Manager will play a critical role in selling and developing business partnerships at local, and regional level across the country. They will be proactive and passionate, capable of creating their own sales leads as well as rapidly converting centrally-driven enquiries. Success for the Partnership Sales Manager will open up opportunities across the wider IWG business with the potential to move into general, cross-function and international roles.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Delivering an upfront agreed goal of new partner locations every year, increasing system revenue by £5m+ per annum.
2. Generating awareness and visibility of the IWG partnership proposition in the market by developing B2B connections.
3. Identifying contacting and pitching prospective partners through a range of BD activities including networking, local canvassing and cold-calling.
4. Sourcing partners capable of delivering rapid growth of our network through conversion of existing buildings or by quickly securing new buildings.
5. Selling the range of partnership solutions to all prospects, converting interest into commercial negotiations and securing board approval for new partnership deals.
6. Converting commercial discussions into signed contracts with the support of the IWG legal team.
7. Spending a significant amount of time in the field, generating leads, meeting customers and closing deals.
Required Skills, Experience & Qualifications:
8. Native in one of the local languages + English is a must
9. Sales and/or B2B business development experience in a fast-growing, dynamic business
10. Self-starter used to self-generating interest and focusing relentlessly on delivering results.
11. Proven ability to find & convert deals quickly with tenacity and dedication
12. Demonstrable track record of sourcing & delivering, at pace, multiple deals of a meaningful scale (£250k+ investment)
13. Self-sufficient, deal-focused and can-do mindset, willing to take risks to succeed.
14. Outstanding communications skills and the ability to present a compelling narrative to a wide variety of audiences, both large & small.
15. Able to work under pressure and to think independently to create interest in a proposition.
16. Strong business and financial acumen to give others confidence & to give credibility to the selling process.
Worldwiders
Worldwiders is a global B2B-oriented recruitment company that specializes in executive search and specialist recruitment worldwide. Since our journey began in 2016, we have become the go-to partner for tailor-made recruitment solutions, connecting top talent with prestigious opportunities across the globe. With a proven track record of over 5000 successful placements and 400+ satisfied partners in 40+ countries, our expertise ensures that we match each talent and company with the best opportunities to drive career growth and organizational success.
To cater to specific markets and meet the diverse needs of industries and roles across the globe, we operate through a diverse portfolio of five specialized brands: Nordic Jobs Worldwide, Multilingual Jobs Worldwide, Asian Jobs Worldwide, IT Jobs Worldwide, and our dedicated Executive Search brand. Each brand is uniquely designed to focus on particular markets, ensuring comprehensive and customized recruitment solutions. Contact us today to explore how we can elevate your career or support your recruitment needs.