Business Development Manager, Taiwan

About this role

<div class="content-intro"><div> </div> <p> </p></div><p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">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. </span></p> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">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. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Are you tech-savvy and excel in B2B Solution Selling, looking for career progression in MNC environment?</strong></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">As a Business Development Manager at <strong>PR Newswire</strong> focusing on the <strong>Taiwan </strong>market, individuals can leverage their skills in business development as a "<strong>hunter</strong>," while also effectively managing and fostering client relationships as a "farmer" across diverse industries. In the first year, new BDMs will dedicate<strong> 90% of their time to outbound activities —  identifying opportunities, engaging potential clients, generating new leads through outbound outreach, and utilizing cold calling</strong>. In the following year, around 30% of their time will shift toward the farmer role, focusing on engaging existing clients for renewals and strengthening client relationships. </span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Job focus: <strong>B2B</strong>, <strong>solution selling</strong>, <strong>hunter</strong>-focused (outbound activities)</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Job type: <strong>permanent </strong>(instead of fixed-term role); <strong>employee</strong>(instead of consultant role); <strong>individual contributor </strong>(instead of people manager role</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Work type: <strong>Hybrid </strong>Work Mode</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Working environment: <strong>MNC </strong>Culture, <strong>Friendly </strong>Working Environment</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong>Benefit</strong>: Public holiday plus Company Holiday 5 days, Annual Leave 15 days, Full Pay Sick Leave, </span><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Global Employee Assistance Programme (EAP); Medical checkup</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong>Office Location</strong>: No. 206, Sec. 1, Keelung Rd., Xinyi Dist., Taipei City</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong>[Primary Duties & Responsibilities]</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">To develop new business sales across marketing, corporate communications, public relations and/or investor relations segments through telephone, via emails, and through face-to-face meetings;</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">To reach or exceed specific quarterly and annual targets by achieving pre-set criteria on revenue generated, with primary focus on outbound wire distribution, multimedia services and corporate workflow solutions;</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">To ensure that all clients are handled to the highest standards and everything is known about their corporate IR, PR and marketing communications requirements throughout the year; </span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">To stay ahead of the competition by following up on all leads and opportunities to ensure that PR Newswire maximizes the chance of winning business and by keeping regular contact with clients and prospects; </span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">To provide regular (weekly, monthly and ad hoc)…