New Business Development Representative, Europe
2 days ago
Chiswick
Position Summary We are seeking a dynamic, results-driven New Business Development Representative to lead our sales efforts across the European region. This senior-level role is focused on hunting new business, identifying strategic opportunities, and driving revenue growth. The ideal candidate is a go-getter with a “win-the-day” mentality, passionate about building relationships, understanding market dynamics, and closing deals. Key Responsibilities: • Proactively identify, pursue, and secure new business opportunities across the European media and entertainment landscape., • Develop and execute strategic sales plans to build a robust pipeline of prospects and convert leads into long-term clients., • Conduct market research to understand customer needs, industry trends, and competitive positioning., • Cultivate relationships with key decision-makers at broadcasters, content owners, OTT platforms, and media companies., • Collaborate with internal teams (Product, Marketing, Operations) to tailor solutions that meet client requirements., • Lead negotiations and close high-value deals that align with Encompass’s strategic goals., • Represent Encompass at industry events, conferences, and client meetings across Europe., • Must be able to provide regular daily, weekly monthly reporting on pipeline development, sales forecasts, and market insights within CRM. Required Education & Experience: • Proven track record of successfully closing complex B2B sales in the media, broadcast, or technology sectors., • Successful track record of leading, orchestrating and completing complex RFI, RFPs, RFQs., • Minimum of 10+ years in business development or sales leadership roles, preferably in the European market with Broadcast Media based customers, D2C, OTT, System integrators etc., • Deep understanding of media workflows, content distribution, and digital platforms, onprem and cloud and SaaS workflows., • Must have key contacts and experience in High Value Sports Business across Europe., • Experience selling cloud-based media services, live event solutions, or managed broadcast services., • Familiarity with European regulatory environments and media licensing frameworks., • Existing network of contacts within European broadcasters, sports leagues, or streaming platforms., • Experience working in a matrixed global organization., • Seasoned CRM user in Saleforce, Hubspot, Monday.com etc., • Must have extensive experience using Microsoft 360, Word, PPTX, Spreadsheet, Smartsheet, Jira, Confluence, etc. and other sales enablement tools. Required Skills: • Multilingual capabilities are preferred (especially French, German, Spanish or Italian)., • Exceptional communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills., • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret sales data and market trends to inform strategy., • Self-starter with a high level of initiative, energy, and a relentless drive to succeed., • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities., • Willingness to travel across Europe as needed., • Must have a collaborative/ team work centric approach Key Performance Indicators (KPIs): • New Revenue Generation: Achieve quarterly and annual new business revenue targets., • Pipeline Growth: Build and maintain a qualified sales pipeline with clear progression stages., • Conversion Rate: Maintain a high lead-to-close ratio, demonstrating strong sales effectiveness., • Client Acquisition: Secure a targeted number of new logos (clients) per quarter., • Sales Cycle Efficiency: Reduce average time-to-close through strategic engagement and negotiation., • Market Penetration: Expand Encompass’s footprint in priority European markets and verticals., • Customer Engagement: Increase the number of high-quality meetings and proposals delivered monthly., • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Demonstrate effective coordination with internal teams to deliver tailored solutions.