SALES MANAGER - Lynk : Job Details

**Sales Manager**

Sales New York, New York Minimum Experience **Experienced** Lynk is the best place to seek, build and share credible human expertise . We power the new knowledge economy. Our Knowledge-as-a-Service platform unlocks the insights, experience and expertise of experts from around the world, helping people and companies make informed decisions. Our customers include Fortune 500 companies, leading investment houses, global family offices, top professional services firms, governments and other organizations . We have been a member of the World Economic Forum since 2019, and we have also formed a Global Alliance with UBS.

Were looking for experienced and versatile new business sales executives who are hungry to do this and more. Our ideal candidate has experience prospecting, developing a pipeline, negotiating and closing deals. They will be able to identify opportunities and present the value Lynk can provide to the customer. The role will collaborate with many teams to meet ambitious customer acquisition targets. If you are a proactive, collaborative customer focused person who loves the rewarding challenge of adding value to customers, we want to hear from you.

What Youll Do

* Customer focused, proactive and innovative sales professionals who bring a strong sales track record of exceeding targets in generating new business

* An individual contributor with ability to create demand, convince expert buyers of differentiated offers and close deals, being able to plan for and execute against a revenue target for a portfolio of clients and prospects

* Develop sales strategy for assigned sectors that executes against a high-revenue growth imperative and increased profitability

* Effective pipeline development, sales forecasting , business planning and development to exceed targets

* Establish, develop, and maintain business relationships with prospective and current customers to generate new business for the Company

* Engage key constituents at clients as a thought partner, with a heavy focus on senior-level decision makers, in order to understand these clients work, differentiate the companys brand, and tailor value proposition to these critical influencers

* Strong negotiation skills and ability to close deals

* Highly collaborative and ability to coordinate across functions (eg.inside sales team, marketing, client solutions and research team, legal and technical) in order to drive new client acquisition efforts and ensure lead generation effectiveness

* Provide a closed loop feedback mechanism to other teams on all customer feedback to ensure further success and accelerated growth.

* Able to articulate the value of our Knowledge as a Solution to really differentiate Lynk from competitors.

Key performance metrics for this role include

* Performance to closed deals and revenue target

* Personal performance to target

* Pipeline quality and strength

* Effectiveness of multi-level client engagement

* Adoption by clients of new products and systems

What expertise you will add to the team

* Bachelors degree with a strong academic track record

* 5+ years proven track record of sales success in a B2B environment, with demonstrated success selling information services and solutions to clients

* Prior experience with expert network industry a big value add

* Related industry knowledge is an advantage along with a technology savvy background.

* We welcome candidates who are analytical, commercial, and eager to learn and grow in a fast-paced start-up environment

* Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English (other language skills may be an advantage), capable of presenting complex ideas

* Positive, energetic, self-starter with attention to detail and comfortable working with ambiguity

* Best suited for candidates who are ready for the challenge and want broad, global exposure to grow very quickly professionally, with resilience/strength of character: the willingness to take risks and overcome failures

* Strong passion for business and enthusiastic about taking part in shaping LYNKs growth

* Track record of excelling in small teams

* Team player who thrives in uncertainty and likes to make things happen!

What We Commit To You

* Competitive remuneration package in a rapidly-expanding growth stage global company

* Work in a collaborative, co-creation hub in the heart of the city

* An environment that respects diversity and inclusion

* Comprehensive medical insurance coverage

* Generous leave policy, including a work remote policy

* The opportunity to travel and work around the globe with our international clients and growing number of offices (Hong Kong, Shanghai, Singapore, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Manila, New York City, Toronto)

Notes:

- LYNK employees are prohibited from trading Restricted Securities (defined as any security whose performance is linked to a single company) on any Personal Trading Account.

- All future new joiners are required to undergo a background check.

- *Lynk is an equal opportunities employer.*

Location New York, New York Minimum Experience Experienced