Vice President of Business Development
SAGE Worldwide is a global speaker and consulting company founded by two former White House officials with offices in Washington, DC and Beijing, China. SAGE Worldwide helps top multinational and Asian companies find the best speaker for their events, forums, and small group meetings. We represent top experts around the globe and have a strong focus on developing clients and speakers in Asia.
Currently we are looking for someone great at B2B sales and customer service to join us!
Overview
- Location: Beijing
- Industry: Management Consulting Services
- Employer: SAGE Worldwide
Job Description
We’re seeking a native English speaker who:
· Is a committed professional with a Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline.
· Has a minimum of 3 years of experience in a bilingual, bicultural work or study environment.
· Has a minimum of 5 years of professional work experience.
· Has a minimum of 2 years of B2B sales experience.
· Is experienced in leading and managing teams and projects.
· Has a desire to live in Beijing for at least two years.
Must possess the following characteristics:
· A trusted team player with a commitment to leadership and team work with good judgment.
· Quick learner and problem solver.
· Goal-oriented, motivated, organized and proactive.
· Strong communication and collaboration with attention to detail.
· Professional and presentable to VIP clients and speakers.
· Fast and sharp, responsive, never misses a work text or email.
· Chinese language skills are useful but not strictly necessary.
· Skilled in serving and supporting senior executives and understanding their needs.
· Trustworthy, reliable and ethical in all interactions.
· Positive, can do attitude.
· The ability to be flexible.
· The ability to be discreet.
· The ability to think big in a growing start-up company with unlimited potential.
· Strong computer skills and use of technology applications including Microsoft Suite for Mac, Powerpoint, Documents.
The position’s main responsibilities:
· Develop and maintain customer relations with top executives.
· Lead the multicultural sales team in strategy and execution.
· Drive B2B sales in Asia and other relevant regions.
· Build and maintain relationships with top international clients and prospects through effective and friendly outreach.
Benefits:
· Meet and get to know our speakers and experts.
· Manage relationships with global senior executives.
· Become familiar with speakers’ topics such as technology, current events, US and global politics, climate and energy, macroeconomics, and more.
· Potential travel within China and internationally for business development.
· Be a part of, and lead, a rapidly growing and diverse team.
