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Bloomberg Media are looking for a Content Licensing & Business Development Executive/Manager who will champion Bloomberg Media's existing portfolio of content licensing clients across Europe and generate revenue for Bloomberg Media from content licensing, syndication and group subscriptions. As a sales executive/manager for the European market, your primary focus is to drive growth for our content business, develop new commercial opportunities, and lead existing accounts. You will be a key player in the continued growth of Bloomberg Media's licensing and business development team, and we expect you to be innovative in your approach to demonstrating our broad portfolio of multi-platform media assets to defend our business from traditional publishers, broadcasters and digital players, while moving beyond to develop new opportunities from a corporate, academic, and IR/Marketing related client base. You will need to work independently but seamlessly with the Asia-Pacific & Americas sales teams to collaborate and support one another to grow new revenue and deliver on global commercial goals. The position is based in Bloomberg's London office. **We'll trust you to:** + Grow revenue and meet sales targets across Bloomberg Media's suite of media products + Proactively identify and pursue revenue generating opportunities with both new and existing clients + Be responsible for the sales funnel from research and prospecting to, qualifying, securing meetings, pitching, negotiations and closing + Draft proposals, prepare client presentations, maintain accurate customer records/interactions, and review legal agreements + Use your knowledge of the region to supply a strategic sales plan + Think creatively to identify new business opportunities including the application of our content across new industry verticals and platforms outside of media publishing (e.g. Digital, IR, Corporate, Education, Communications) + Build strong client relationships in order to lead and deliver growth despite a challenging media environment + Be a strong standout colleague with a high level of passion for collaborating across functional teams (Ad sales, Accounts Receivable, Legal, Newsroom, etc) to provide operational support when required + Support and complete strategic projects for the Management Team as required **You'll need to have:** + A bachelor's degree or equivalent experience + 5-7 years of sales and/or editorial experience + The ability and desire to build and maintain relationships with clients and influence and persuade at all levels of a company + Resilience, a high-reaching spirit, and a passion for prospecting and driving revenue growth + An understanding of the media landscape across Europe, including the major players across platforms + A passion for business news + Excellent presentation, communication and negotiation skills + Self-motivation & willingness to learn + Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to multitask and work independently in a fast paced environment + Prior experience in content licensing and/or media companies is preferred **We'd love to see:** + Fluency in a European language Life at Bloomberg is many things, but it’s never dull. We’re a truly global business with a truly diverse workforce. We pride ourselves on being open, inclusive and collaborative, and provide a work environment that inspires our employees to be their best. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive healthcare coverage, and programs to support you and your family through different life stages, from parental leave to generous retirement savings plans. **If this sounds like you:** Apply if you think we're a good match. We'll get in touch to let you know what the next steps are, but in the meantime feel free to have a look at this: https://www.bloomberg.com/professional Bloomberg is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. 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