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Business Development Executive

Euromonitor · Chicago, IL

Base
$64K–$104K
OTE
Not disclosed
Quota attainment
Not disclosed
Posted
1mo ago

Why it matters: OTE tells you what you could earn. Attainment tells you how realistic it is.

Ask: “What percentage of fully ramped reps hit quota last year?”

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The job

Who you'd sell to
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Where deals come from
Not stated in the posting.

The Braun Read

Ask hard questions

Too much is left unsaid. Make them answer before you invest.

Pay
Base is listed but not OTE. Ask what the variable is and how many people hit it.
Transparency
Says nothing about quota, attainment, deal size, territory or sales cycle.
Time on market
Open 34 days. Normal, but not fresh.
Company hiring
4 sales roles open, hiring at a steady pace.

Based only on what the posting says. Lights are a starting point for your first call, not a final judgment.

Questions to ask on the first call

Built from what this posting leaves out. How they answer tells you as much as what they say.

  1. 1.

    What percentage of fully ramped reps hit quota last year?

    OTE is what you could earn. This is how likely you are to earn it.

  2. 2.

    What percentage of reps on the team have been here more than 18 months?

    Tenure shows whether people stay long enough to get paid.

  3. 3.

    Has the comp plan changed in the last 12 to 18 months? What changed?

    A plan that changes every year means the goalposts keep moving.

  4. 4.

    Who sits with reps and reviews calls each week?

    Coaching is often what's behind a good or bad attainment number.

  5. 5.

    What's the OTE, and what did the median rep earn last year?

    Base is what you're guaranteed. OTE and the median show the upside.

  6. 6.

    Why is this role open? Did someone leave, or is it new?

    New headcount is growth. A replacement means someone left. Ask why.

› When the offer comes

Save these for later. They land better once they've said yes to you.

  1. 1.

    Can I see the full comp plan in writing, including clawbacks and accelerators?

    What's in writing is what gets paid. Read it before you sign.

  2. 2.

    Can I see the actual comp distribution for the team last year, not just the OTE?

    The spread shows what most reps really take home. OTE is just the target.

  3. 3.

    I'd be walking away from earned commission to join. Is there room for a sign-on bonus to help cover that?

    Leaving money behind is a fair reason to ask. The worst answer is no.

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Full posting
Euromonitor International leads the world in data analytics and research into markets, industries, economies and consumers. We provide truly global insight and data on thousands of products and services; we are the first destination for organisations seeking growth. With our guidance, our clients can make bold, strategic decisions with confidence. Overview of the role Interested in a sales career with the world’s leading independent provider of strategic and tactical market research? We are seeking a team member who is solution-oriented and pragmatic and eager to learn more about global consumer markets, emerging consumer trends, and our innovative suite of solutions. Must be ready to hone their business development skills and embrace a consultative sales approach. As an BDE, you are responsible for targeting and onboarding new clients in the Professional and Financial Services space (Agencies, Consultancies, Banks, Investment Management, Private Equity, Insurance, etc.) in North America. You are highly motivated to succeed as a sales professional and demonstrate the necessary tenacity, drive, commercial awareness, and persuasiveness to find the right contacts and sell the benefits of our diverse set of solutions. Key responsibilities - Generate sales with new clients in your assigned territory (US and Canada) across both syndicated and custom research solutions. - Identify end users, key sponsors, influencers, and decision makers at target companies and ensure that you understand their roles and objectives, and that they understand the benefits and applications of using our data and analysis. - Create a sales plan on how to reach your monthly, quarterly, and annual sales targets and ensure consistent implementation of the plan. - Take a creative approach to targeting and engaging with prospects and converting project specific needs into productive long-term partnerships. - Strategically develop new prospects through cold calling, cold emails, and social selling. - Hit or exceed your personal sales targets. In our division, one of the fastest growing globally within Euromonitor, no workday is the same. New daily challenges and rewards will ensure you are intellectually stimulated and energized. We offer an open and friendly culture and promote work-life flexibility. Requirements - Bachelor’s degree and prior work experience required - Self-motivated and able to thrive in a targets-driven environment - Excellent negotiation and communication skills with a strong commercial awareness - Self-motivated, organized and effective at managing time and prioritizing among competing tasks - Globally minded with a passion for consumer markets/trends and willing to learn - Problem solver with ability to identify business challenges and deliver client-focused solutions - Ability to collaborate well with colleagues in other departments and peers around the world - Intellectually curious, proactive, strongly ethical, team player Benefits Why work for Euromonitor? Our values - We act with integrity - We are curious about the world - We are stronger together - We seek to empower - We find strength in diversity International: not only do we have a very multinational workforce in each office but we are all dealing with our 16 offices worldwide on a daily basis. With 16 offices globally there are regular opportunities for international transfer. Hardworking but sociable: our staff know how to work hard but also how to enjoy themselves! We pride ourselves on creating an appropriate work-life balance, with flexible hours and regular socialising including frequent after work meet ups, summer and Christmas parties and a whole range of sports and other groups to be involved with. Committed to making a difference: We think that people are looking for something worthwhile in a company beyond the workplace. Our extensive Corporate Social Responsibility Programme gives each member of staff two volunteering days a year in addition to holidays. It sees us reaching out into the local community with our mentoring, group volunteering, and fundraising initiatives as well as supporting international charities through our website sales, matching staff sponsorship fundraising, and carbon offsetting all our flights, amongst many other activities. Excellent benefits: we offer highly competitive salaries, healthcare insurance, food vouchers, saving fund, plus generous holiday allowances and in many offices a Core Hours policy allowing flexible start and finish times to each day. Opportunities to grow: we offer extensive training and development opportunities at all levels. The vast majority of our managers and directors have been promoted from within and many have moved across departments as well as upwards. We pride ourselves on identifying and rewarding talent. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: Euromonitor International does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability and genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor. At Euromonitor International, we are committed to transparency and pay equity. Pursuant to Illinois law, we provide salary range and benefit info on all job postings based in our Chicago office. The base salary range for this role is $64,066 to $103,700 based on experience and qualifications. Alongside Salary, we offer a competitive benefits package, including health insurance options, 401k, paid time off, hybrid work set up, core hours and other perks to support a positive work environment. #LI-TM1 #LI-HYBRID
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