Business Development Manager

AI overview

Join a dynamic team at Pion, collaborating with brands to drive long-term partnerships and growth within a thriving commercial function.

A little bit about us…

Pion produces award-winning technology for the biggest retailers on the planet, connecting them with the youth market. We’re constantly innovating to offer new solutions that satisfy our consumers, drive ROI for our clients, and create an empowering workplace for our employees.

Life at Pion - Where People Thrive

At Pion, we’re driven by big ideas and bold thinkers. Our purpose is clear :We make it possible to reward those who shape our world, from Students to Healthcare workers and more. That mission demands diverse perspectives and a culture where everyone belongs.

Our people power everything we do from innovation to collaboration. We’re here to break down barriers and build a space where everyone can grow, learn, and thrive—because affordability starts with empowered people.

Check out our SHARP values to find out more about our culture.

Research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet 60% of the requirements, women and those in underrepresented groups tend to only apply when they tick every box. We don’t think you should have to tick every box. We value your uniqueness, and it goes without saying that all applications are welcome, even if you don’t think you fit the criteria. 

Need any adjustments to support you with your application? Just drop us an email at [email protected].

About the role.

As a result of our incredible success and growth, we are looking for an experienced Business Development Manager to join our wider Commercial function! You'll be working with our SDR's, Account Managers and Customer Success teams to onboard big name brands. 

Responsibilities include

  • Full sales management cycle- Discovery calls, proposals, collaborating with various teams internally and externally during negotiations whilst striving to ensure you are closing deals.
  • Developing relationships with brands and landing long term deals- this role isn't just about the "quick wins", it's about bringing on board brands who will generate repeat revenue and renewals.
  • Relationship management with affiliate networks.
  • Growing and creating a "hit list" of brands to reach out to.
  • Working with both SDR's and your Account Manager to ensure clients experience a smooth sales cycle.

Requirements

A little bit about you.
We’d really like to hear from you, if you have -

  • Proven experience as a Business Development Manager, bringing on board mid-enterprise level brands,
  • Full sales cycle experience - including closing.
  • Working with affiliate networks and understanding how they work is essential to the role.
  • Proven experience of hitting and exceeding targets.
  • Experience in selling from a multi-faceted approach, with longer term sales cycles that generate continuous revenue.

Benefits

Life at Pion

Let’s take a look at a few things that make Pion an amazing place to work…

💰 Competitive salary.

🌴 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays.

🏆 Accredited 'Great Place To Work’ company in three categories.

🧠 Commitment to personal development and career growth. We’re talking learning budgets, coaching workshops and progression plans.


👩🏽‍💻Remote working.

📅Flexible working hours (start between 8-10am and finish between 4.30-6.30pm).

❤️ Focus on welfare. We offer a monthly wellness allowance, gym memberships, access to mental health first aiders, a health cash plan and more.

🛍️ Access to incredible partnership discounts for the biggest brands in the world. Think Google, Apple, GymShark, Domino's, Uber and loads more!

💻 £200 work from home set up allowance to put towards your at-home working space.


Want to know more?
Check out our career site for everything you need to know about starting a career with Pion.



Due to the high volume of applicants, we can only respond to shortlisted applicants. By submitting your application, you agree that Pion may collect your personal data for recruiting, global organisation planning, and related purposes. Our Applicant Privacy Notice explains what personal information and where we may process, our purposes for processing, and the rights you can exercise over Pion’s' use of your personal information.

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Perks & Benefits Extracted with AI

  • Flexible Work Hours: Flexible working hours (start between 8-10am and finish between 4.30-6.30pm).
  • Learning Budget: Commitment to personal development and career growth. We’re talking learning budgets, coaching workshops and progression plans.
  • Home office setup allowance: £200 work from home set up allowance to put towards your at-home working space.
  • Paid Time Off: 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays.
  • Remote-Friendly: Remote working.
  • Wellness Stipend: We offer a monthly wellness allowance, gym memberships, access to mental health first aiders, a health cash plan and more.

Student Beans is an industry-leading, global marketing platform. We produce our award-winning student verification technology for the world’s most famous brands such as Google, TopShop, Microsoft, Apple, and Domino’s, connecting them with the youth market and driving hundreds of millions of pounds of student sales every year. As winner of Digital Business of the Year, we consistently innovate to offer new solutions that drive ROI for our retailers and brands, satisfy our consumers and create an empowering workplace for our employees.In 2017 Student Beans doubled in size, growing all of our UK offices across London, Birmingham and Manchester, but we also opened our brand new office in New York! In 2018 we are embarking on our most exciting journey yet, tripling in size, expanding internationally across Europe, Asia and Australasia, including opening our first office in Australia, and continuing to engage with even more of the world's biggest brands.Life At Student BeansWe are continuing to build a platform that we are passionate about and a business that our employees are proud to work for. At Student Beans, we believe our success is only due to the fantastic people that have helped us on our journey. And so creating a fun and unique culture, where the environment is empowering and rewarding, is our main priority!Here are just a few things that make Student Beans an awesome place to work: Competitive salary with generous bonus schemes and incentives. Amazing culture - casual dress, office Sonos, ping pong, overflowing fruit bowl, constant supply of sweet treats and drinks! Flexi-time. Young, vibrant and social environment - famous Christmas and Summer parties, regular socials and adventurous activities. Free membership to our on-site gym. Incredible partnership discounts for the biggest brands in the world: Google, Apple, TopShop, Ted Baker, GymShark, Domino's, Uber, Missguided … to name a few! Visit our Careers site to find out more: https://partner.studentbeans.com/about-us/careers/

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