Sr Business Development Manager, Lions Intelligence

Informa Festivals marks an exciting new chapter in B2B events, bringing some of the world's most influential creative, technology and business festivals together. We're combining prestigious events like Cannes Lions, Black Hat, Money20/20, GDC, and London Tech Week with cutting-edge marketing intelligence platforms and advisory services to deliver unmissable experiences and insights.

Our festival-led approach reimagines traditional B2B events, creating powerful, immersive experiences that drive innovation and industry advancement. Building on decades of expertise and powered by Informa's international reach, we're shaping the next generation of business festivals.

This role is based in our 605 Third Avenue office.

We are looking for an experienced Sr Business Development Manager to join our team in New York as part of LIONS Intelligence - comprised of the commercial functions of WARC, The Work, Contagious IQ, and Effies. This role will be responsible for generating new subscriptions revenue from an assigned territory. Note: this is a hybrid role (3 days per week in office), based out of our offices in NYC.

Key responsibilities

• Meet and exceed monthly and annual subscriptions revenue targets
• Develop and maintain a robust sales pipeline based on a targeted pursuit strategy and your wider business development efforts, including contact mapping and engagement plans for each target
• Provide accurate monthly revenue forecasting to commercial leadership
• Meet and exceed monthly activity KPIs that support pipeline development, consistently tracked in Salesforce
• Establish and conduct the necessary industry, institution, and client research to create tailored outreach for your territory and to support a structured and consultative approach to prospecting
• Present the LIONS Intelligence products and services with a high degree of professionalism
• Maintain attention to detail in all aspects of sales administration
• Proactively identify opportunities to capitalize on developments or changes in the marketplace
• Work with sales management to develop and write strategic sales plans, and execute stated goals and objectives * You are an advocate and ally for diversity, equity and inclusion
• You are a connector, working hard to ensure people and projects are not inadvertently siloed or silenced

* Strong track record of achieving sales targets, particularly within a subscriptions based model (or similar)

* Ability to identify, strategize and build new business opportunities

* Persuasiveness, executive presence outstanding communication and presentation skills, verbal and written

* Solid organizational skills and ability to work independently

* Genuine interest in and enthusiasm for LIONS content areas (marketing and advertising best practices in creativity and effectiveness)

* Committed, adaptable, and effective team player with a growth mindset * Understanding of key sales platforms such as Salesforce, Salesloft, and LinkedIn Sales Navigator and how to use effectively * Willingness to attend industry events and travel as needed to expand business opportunities

We believe that great things happen when people connect face-to-face. That's why we work in-person with each other, or with customers and partners, three days a week or more. When you're not spending time together in one of our offices or other workplaces - like at an Informa event - you get the flexibility and support to work from home or remotely.

We work hard to make sure Life at Informa is rewarding, supportive and enjoyable for everyone. Here's some of what you can expect when you join us. But don't just take our word for it - see what our colleagues have to say at LifeAt.Informa.com

Our benefits include:

• Great community: a welcoming culture with in-person and online social events, our fantastic Walk the World charity day and active colleague groups and networks promoting a positive, supportive, and collaborative work environment
• Broader impact: take up to four days per year to volunteer, with charity match funding available too
• Career opportunity: the opportunity to develop your career with bespoke training and learning, mentoring platforms and on-demand access to thousands of courses on LinkedIn Learning. When it's time for the next step, we encourage and support internal job moves
• Time out: 15 days PTO rising to 20 after three years and 25 after six years, plus 10 national holidays, a birthday leave day and the chance to work from (almost!) anywhere for up to four weeks a year
• Competitive benefits, including a 401k match, health, vision and dental insurance, parental leave and an ESPP offering company shares at a minimum 15% discount
• Strong wellbeing support through EAP assistance, mental health first aiders, free access to a wellness app and more
• Recognition for great work, with global awards and kudos programs
• As an international company, the chance to collaborate with teams around the world

The salary range for this role is $110,000- $120,000 based on experience.

This posting will automatically expire on 2/20/26

We're not solely focused on a checklist of skills. We champion energy and ambition and look for colleagues who will roll their sleeves up, join in and help make things happen. If it sounds like a match and you have most - although not all - of the skills and experience listed, we welcome your application.

If you would like to request reasonable adjustments or accommodationsto assist your participation in the hiring process and, or in the advertised position, please inform the appropriate Talent Acquisition Partner for the role once they have been in touch. Your request will be reviewed and considered in confidence.At Informa, you'll find inclusive experiences and environments where all perspectives and backgrounds are welcomed. As part of this approach and our diversity and inclusion commitments, we are also formally an Equal Opportunities Employer. This means we base decisions on relevant qualifications and merit and do not discriminate on the basis of key characteristics and statuses, including all of those protected by law. Ask us or see our website for full information.

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