Business Development Manager (London)
Job Description
Get to know us
Ideals is a global B2B SaaS product company recognized as the most highly rated and customer-centric in a secure business collaboration market. Trusted by over 2,000,000 users from 175,000 companies globally, we are on a mission to create more prosperity in the world by accelerating high-stakes business decisions. We achieve this by delivering extremely intuitive and robust software products that help people make impactful decisions with less stress, higher quality, and shorter hours:
Ideals Virtual Data Room: A web-based cloud platform used by companies in a wide range of industries to ensure secure confidential document sharing for online due diligence, fundraising transactions, corporate reporting, licensing, clinical trials, and other business goals.
Ideals Board: A cloud platform with web and mobile applications used by board members, CEOs, executives, and corporate secretaries, to streamline governance and improve high-stake decisions in a fast, secure, and compliant way.
The role
Ideals is among the Top-5% of all companies on RepVue, as rated by Sales professionals. The Sales team has been a driving force behind our impressive 30%+ year-over-year growth, consistently generating millions in revenue. To support the rapid expansion of the Ideals VDR line of business in the UK, we are looking for a Business Development Manager based in the London area. You'll proactively prospect outbound opportunities acquiring new customers with the ultimate goal of closing deals.
As a front-line, quota-carrying team member, you will actively reach out to new customers and oversee a pipeline of opportunities. Engaging proactively with C-suite and key account decision-makers across Finance, Banking, and other sectors, you will contribute directly to our growth story in the UK market.
Tech stack: LinkedIn Premium, HubSpot, Lusha, AmpleMarket, Aircall
What you will do
- Build relationships with key stakeholders and industry influencers in the London area
- Deliver sales targets by focusing on new customer acquisition
- Proactively build and manage a pipeline, working with strategic UK accounts and constantly developing new opportunities
- Actively contribute to the execution of the sales and marketing strategy for the UK region
- Take part in arranging M&A Community events enhancing Ideals visibility
- Deliver compelling product presentations to clients
- Structure, negotiate, and close deals
- Consistently share insights and provide updates to customers
- Provide relevant customer feedback to the product development and management teams
- Collaborate with Customer Success and Inside Sales to grow customer satisfaction and the company's revenue
What you bring
- 2+ years experience in a full 360 closing role, within B2B or professional services sector
- Experience in high-velocity sales environments and ability to effectively engage with C-Level decision-makers
- A track record of successfully managing pipelines and closing deals
- Exceptional business communication skills to structure persuasive pitches and navigate client discovery
- Native-level proficiency in English
Nice to have
- SaaS, Financial or Fintech industries background
Our assessment process
- Screening call with the Talent Acquisition Specialist (40 mins)
- Hiring Manager interview (60 mins)
- Lunch + Learn Role Play with the Hiring Manager (60 mins)
- Competency-based interview with the Talent Acquisition Specialist (60 mins)
What we offer
We highly value our people, so we will provide you with all the resources and support you need to succeed.
For your best work
• Remote-first flexibility to shape your ideal workday
• Home workplace budget
• Co-working expense coverage
• Individual IT budget for extra equipment
• Top-tier tech and AI-powered tools
For your growth
• Access to Ideals Academy with numerous courses
• Investment in external learning and development activities
• Guidance in Personal Development Plan creation
• Professional literature and subscriptions coverage
• Support of your passion as a speaker or writer
• Internal talent mobility opportunities
For your well-being
• Tailored Wellness Package for your physical and mental health
• Funding for sports competitions
• 25 business days of annual leave
• Unlimited health-related time off
Extra perks
• Team-building offline and online events
• Budget for meetups with your local team
• Generous internal referral program
Our culture
Commitment, Excellence, Collaboration, Trust and Care are core values to the Ideals team. For us, these are the principles that every Idealer lives and breathes. We are on the lookout for like-minded individuals who share our values. By doing so, we create a team where talents feel at ease and can work to the best of their abilities.
Commitment and Excellence inspire us to set the bar high, achieve the most ambitious goals and push the limits further. Our diversity and different perspectives are the foundation of our success. Collaboration and Trust ensure everyone has access to all the information, proactively shares thoughts, and leverages the teammates’ diverse opinions, experiences, and backgrounds. Both values help us to solve the most challenging problems. Care drives us to create a positive work environment and make everyone feel valued. We also stand for Idealers’ physical, mental, financial, and personal well-being and encourage a healthy lifestyle and active living.
Idealers work in a remote-first model, meaning we collaborate from anywhere – either home, cafe, co-working space, or one of our offices. Some roles may have specific location-based requirements, including in-office and client interactions. Despite being located across the globe, we stay connected through the latest tools and technologies, ensuring that everyone on our team feels surrounded by teammates and engaged with our common goals.
Ideals is an equal opportunity employer
Ideals is made up of people from a wide variety of backgrounds and lifestyles. We embrace diversity and invite applications from people from all walks of life. We don’t discriminate against employees or applicants based on gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, age, national origin, or citizenship.
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About Ideals
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Ideals offers a comprehensive Virtual Data Room (VDR) solution that simplifies secure sharing of confidential documents and streamlines corporate deal management, particularly during M&A and similar transactions. Established in 2008, we've built our company on the pillars of service excellence and technological innovation. Trusted by over...More
Quota Attainment
77.1%
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4.7
Compensation
4.4
Product Market Fit
4.7
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