Business Development Manager

About this role

<div class="content-intro"><div> </div> <p> </p></div><p><strong>At Cision, we believe in empowering every individual to make an impact. Here, your voice is heard, your ideas are valued, and your unique perspective fuels our collective success. As part of our global team, you'll thrive in an environment that champions curiosity, collaboration, and innovation, all while making meaningful contributions to the brands we accelerate. </strong><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong> </strong><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>Join us in shaping the future of communication and building authentic connections that matter. Whether you're solving complex problems or driving bold innovations, your growth is our success, and together, we’ll create the conversations of tomorrow. </strong><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong> </strong><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>Empower your impact at Cision. Be seen, be understood, be you.</strong><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal1" data-ccp-parastyle-defn="{"ObjectId":"547fecc1-069e-5015-b28b-451b56143813|1","ClassId":1073872969,"Properties":[469775450,"Normal1",201340122,"2",134233614,"true",469778129,"Normal1",335572020,"1",469777841,"Arial",469777842,"Arial",469777843,"Arial",469777844,"Arial",469769226,"Arial",335551500,"6434048",268442635,"22"]}">The Role</span></span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"335551550":6,"335551620":6}"> </span></p> <p><span data-ccp-props="{"335551550":6,"335551620":6}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal1">Cision is seeking an experienced </span></span><strong><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal1">Business Development Manager</span></span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal1"> to join our </span></span><strong><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal1">New Business (Hunter) team</span></span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal1">, responsible for driving high-value, net-new revenue across the Mediterranean mid-markets, with a core focus on selling the </span></span><strong><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal1">PR Newswire suite of products</span></span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal1">. </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"335551550":6,"335551620":6}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal1">This is a full 360° new business role, owning complex sales cycles from </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal1">initial</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal1"> prospecting through to close. The role requires a structured, data-</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal1">led</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal1"> and consultative sales approach, positioning </span></span><strong><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal1">PR Newswire</span></span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal1"> as a strategic communications platform aligned to measurable business outcomes. </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"335551550":6,"335551620":6}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal1">You will be expected to </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal1">operate</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal1"> with discipline and commercial judgement, applying </span></span><strong><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal1">MEDDICC </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal1">methodology</span></span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal1"> to qualify, progress and forecast opportunities accurately. </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"335551550":6,"335551620":6}"> </span></p> <p><span data-ccp-props="{"335551550":6,"335551620":6}"> </span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal1">About PR…