Commercial Associate - London, United Kingdom - Oxford Economics

Oxford Economics

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London, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Oxford Economics is a leader in global forecasting, quantitative analysis, and thought leadership. Our worldwide client base comprises more than 2,000 international corporations, financial institutions, government organisations, and universities. Headquartered in Oxford, with offices around the world, we employ over 500 staff, including 300 economists and analysts.

The Specialist Markets Group is responsible for the growth in subscription revenues for Oxford's Tourism Economics and Oxford Economics Africa businesses.

This position will be an integral part of the Specialist Markets Group with a focus on the Tourism business. This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing company at the forefront of the industry.

The key responsibilities within this role are as follows:

Sales:

Source leads research and qualify new business contacts for purposes of outreach.
Generate and manage prospecting lists from internal and external events, research and referrals.
Set up new business meetings virtual or in person.
To become proficient at demonstrating TE services.
Liaise with Commercial Director and Commercial Manager on marketing strategy, requirements and campaigns.
Identify market changes and adjust sales approach accordingly.
Attend networking events.

Internal Communication:

Track and communicate opportunities, challenges and feedback.
Use Salesforce for all sales activity.
Become an internal champion for TE.

Skills and Experience:

Required:

A proven, demonstratable sales track record, with at least 2 years of experience in a B2B environment selling subscription or knowledge services
Experience with the Travel and Tourism sector
Bachelor's degree
Strong presentation and writing skills, confident on the phone with prospects/clients
Experience with Salesforce

Skills and Experience:

Desired:

Economics or international affairs or degree
Experience selling research and data services
Oxford Economics is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws._

About Oxford Economics:

Oxford Economics was founded in 1981 as a commercial venture with Oxford University's business college to provide economic forecasting and modelling to UK companies and financial institutions expanding abroad.

Since then, we have become one of the world's foremost independent global advisory firms, providing reports, forecasts and analytical tools on more than 200 countries, 250 industrial sectors, and 7,000 cities and regions.

Our best-of-class global economic and industry models and analytical tools give us an unparalleled ability to forecast external market trends and assess their economic, social and business impact.

Headquartered in Oxford, England, with regional centres in London, New York, and Singapore, Oxford Economics has offices across the globe in Belfast, Boston, Cape Town, Chicago, Dubai, Frankfurt, Hong Kong, Houston, Johannesburg, Los Angeles, Melbourne, Mexico City, Milan, Paris, Philadelphia, Sydney, Tokyo, and Toronto.

We employ one of the largest teams of macroeconomists and thought leadership specialists.

Our global team is highly skilled in a full range of research techniques and thought leadership capabilities, from econometric modelling, scenario framing, and economic impact analysis to market surveys, case studies, expert panels, and web analytics.

Oxford Economics is a key adviser to corporate, financial and government decision-makers and thought leaders.

Our worldwide client base now comprises over 2,000 international organisations, including leading multinational companies and financial institutions; key government bodies and trade associations; and top universities, consultancies, and think tanks.