Business Development Director Opportunity
Sales Leadership Position for Regulatory Intelligence Expansion in Europe
POLITICO's regulatory intelligence division, AgencyIQ, is seeking a Business Development Director to lead the expansion of its services into the European market.
This is a full-time office-based position located in Brussels with hybrid flexibility and involves some travel within mainland Europe.
* Key Responsibilities:
* Develop outreach strategies and build relationships with regulatory professionals at European life sciences and chemicals organizations.
* Collaborate with members of the POLITICO Pro team in Brussels and the AgencyIQ team in the U.S. to identify new revenue opportunities for AgencyIQ among POLITICO's existing set of B2B accounts.
* Maintain a thorough understanding of clients' regulatory and policy priorities; identify revenue growth opportunities for AgencyIQ and other B2B products.
* Keep updated on competitive trends within the regulatory intelligence market.
* Build and maintain a strong pipeline of opportunities to achieve sales results.
* Conceptualize, prepare, and deliver sales presentations.
* Embody the successful brand presence of POLITICO in the market; represent AgencyIQ at member briefings, network events, and industry conferences.
* Bring energy and thrive in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
About the Role: The Business Development Director will be responsible for expanding AgencyIQ's services into the European market, leveraging their expertise in sales leadership and regulatory intelligence.
Requirements: At least 3-5 years of professional experience, including B2B sales; proven ability to meet or exceed high sales targets; entrepreneurial mind set, outgoing nature, flexible working style, and strong client service ethic.
Preferred Qualifications: Understanding of specific regulatory topics managed by ECHA, EMA, and MHRA; experience with political stakeholder engagement; experience in information services or software sales with a consultative selling approach.
About Us: POLITICO is a global news and information company at the intersection of politics and policy, providing premium real-time policy news services designed to provide policy professionals with the fastest and most reliable intelligence.
Equal Opportunity: It is POLITICO's policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, or any other characteristic protected by local laws and regulations.
How to Apply: If you are interested in this opportunity, please send a CV and motivation letter in English outlining why you're right for this role.