Business Development Executive

Euromonitor International

. Create new partnerships with corporations across industries .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $78,589 - $106,811 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in generating sales and building partnerships with corporations, particularly in international markets. Proven ability to create and implement effective sales plans while maintaining strong communication and organizational skills.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Sales ExperienceNegotiation SkillsCommunication SkillsRelationship ManagementMarket Research

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Hard Skills

Sales PlanningProposal WritingPipeline ManagementPresentation SkillsAccount Prospecting

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingTenacityAdaptabilityDriveResilience

Industry Keywords

Multinational OrganisationsInternational MarketsSales TargetsStakeholder EngagementClient Relationships

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Create new partnerships with corporations across industries
Generate sales with new clients in the designated territory
Evaluate territory potential and prospect new accounts
Create and implement sales plans to reach sales targets
Develop and foster new relationships through high activity levels and credible messaging
Conduct effective presentations
Write engaging, unique, need-based proposals matching client outcomes with solutions
Maintain effective internal communication
Collaborate with multiple internal and external stakeholders across locations
Engage executives at the highest levels of client organizations and secure buy-in
Balance and manage the sales pipeline daily
Achieve developmental and skill-based benchmarks
Travel as needed to meet clients and secure relationships

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of sales experience with an outstanding personal sales track record
Proven experience selling to large multinational organisations
Excellent negotiation and communication skills
Problem-solving ability and a competitive spirit
Tenacity, drive, and resilience
Adaptability to change
Target-driven approach to work
Knowledge of or interest in international markets and market research
Strong organization and time-management skills
Ability to manage numerous contacts, including scheduling, follow-up, and establishing frequent points of interaction

Benefits

Comp & perks

International transfer opportunities across 16 global offices
Flexible hours
Work-life balance
Regular social events, including after-work meetups and summer and Christmas parties
Sports and other employee groups
Two volunteering days per year in addition to holidays
Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives
Healthcare insurance options
Food vouchers
Saving fund
Generous holiday allowances
Core Hours policy with flexible start and finish times
Extensive training and development opportunities
Hybrid work setup
401k
Paid time off
Competitive salary
Other perks supporting a positive work environment