Business Development Manager (100% remote)

Who are we looking for?

Are you driven to achieve exceptional results and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment? As a Business Development Manager, you will play a pivotal role in expanding our platform’s reach and influence, working at the forefront of strategic growth initiatives. With your expertise in relationship-building and market analysis, you will identify new opportunities, forge impactful partnerships, and contribute to a mission-focused approach to sustainable growth. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will leverage your insights to drive key business decisions, foster partnerships, and help set a course for long-term success.

About Newsmatics:

Newsmatics is an independent, privately held global News Tech company headquartered in Washington, D.C., focused on news technology platform development. Our activities cover media monitoring, custom media analysis, and advanced intelligence software applications. The company’s product line includes EIN Presswire, Affinity Group Publishing, Newsmatics News Index, and Perspectify, among others. Our workforce consists of a global network of talented individuals focused on providing clarity and increasing transparency with respect to news content, while simultaneously striving to help fill local news deserts.

Responsibilities:

• Identifying new business opportunities

• Building and maintaining client relationships

• Negotiate contracts and agreements to secure beneficial terms for the company

• Develop detailed business development plans and strategies, outlining goals, timelines, and specific actions to meet revenue targets

• Track and analyze sales pipelines, using data to adjust strategies and improve performance

• Regularly review progress toward goals and adjust tactics as needed to ensure consistent growth

• Represent the company at industry events to promote brand awareness

Requirements:

• Knowledge of U.S. consumer behaviors, trends, and preferences

• A proactive, results-driven attitude with a strong sense of accountability for achieving targets and delivering results

• Flexibility and adaptability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage changing priorities or challenges effectively

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively present ideas, negotiate deals, and influence decision-making

• Proven track record of sales performance, with the ability to negotiate and close deals that benefit the company

• Ability to develop and execute growth strategies aligned with business objectives, including strategic planning, goal setting, and tracking progress

• 3 – 5 years of relevant experience in business development, sales, account management

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Business Administration, Marketing, or Finance

What we offer:

• Fully remote working arrangement

• Open and friendly environment with communication primarily taking place via Slack and Google Meet

• Cooperation on major transnational news tech projects