About the Business LexisNexis Risk Solutions is the essential partner in the assessment of risk. Within our Business Services vertical, we offer a multitude of solutions focused on helping businesses of all sizes drive higher revenue growth, maximize operational efficiencies, and improve customer experience. Our solutions help our customers solve difficult problems in the areas of Anti-Money Laundering/Counter Terrorist Financing, Identity Authentication & Verification, Fraud and Credit Risk mitigation and Customer Data Management. You can learn more about LexisNexis Risk at the link below, risk.lexisnexis.com About our Team Are you looking to join an industry-leading sales organisation? Our sales team is dedicated to partnering with organisations to address and solve complex risk problems. At LexisNexis Risk Solutions, we pride ourselves in providing solutions that directly impact our customers' ability to mitigate and manage risk. About the Role The Business Development Executive will acquire new customers as we continue to grow rapidly grow an international business. You'll be responsible for prospecting and growing revenue within a defined geographic market. The role will require close collaboration with the regional sales team to maximise revenue opportunities. Some travel may be required to support customers and attend industry events. Responsibilities + Identifying ICP's within your defined territory and building a PG hypothesis to book meetings + Outbound prospecting via cold calling, email, LinkedIn, attending events and other creative strategies + Managing inbound leads to close within your defined territory + Gaining a deep understanding of the problems prospects and clients have, why they are important and the value we can provide + Conducting appropriate consultative selling processes including product demonstrations, presentations and tender responses + Learning the value proposition and use cases for the assigned portfolio and territory + Owning contract negotiation, preparation and closing of sale - this is a full 360 sales role + Keeping up to date with market and developments, such as major regulatory changes, new product offerings and competition + Preparing and maintaining an effective sales territory plan + Keeping an accurate record of all client activity, pipeline and forecasts within Salesforce CRM + Utilising the available Tech stack including SalesForce, Lusha and Gong Requirements + Fluent in French and English + Experience in outbound prospecting + 1-2 years of SAAS sales experience (either as an SDR or AE) + Experience of using a sales / qualification methodology such as MEDDDPICC + Have a proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets At LexisNexis Risk Solutions, having diverse employees with different perspectives is key to creating innovative new products for our global customers. We have 30 diversity employee networks globally and prioritize inclusive leadership and equitable processes as part of our culture. Our aim is for every employee to be the best version of themselves. We would actively welcome applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds and underrepresented groups. We are an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process. If you have a disability or other need that requires accommodation or adjustment, please let us know by completing our Applicant Request Support Form: https://forms.office.com/r/eVgFxjLmAK , or please contact 1-855-833-5120. Please read our Candidate Privacy Policy (https://www.relx.com/careers/join-us/privacy) . RELX is a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers, enabling them to make better decisions, get better results and be more productive. Our purpose is to benefit society by developing products that help researchers advance scientific knowledge; doctors and nurses improve the lives of patients; lawyers promote the rule of law and achieve justice and fair results for their clients; businesses and governments prevent fraud; consumers access financial services and get fair prices on insurance; and customers learn about markets and complete transactions. Our purpose guides our actions beyond the products that we develop. It defines us as a company. Every day across RELX our employees are inspired to undertake initiatives that make unique contributions to society and the communities in which we operate.