COMMERCIAL SALES DIRECTOR, CBBC LAUNCHPAD – UK BASED

COMMERCIAL SALES DIRECTOR, CBBC LAUNCHPAD – UK BASEDSalary Range: In region of £45,000 depending on experienceThe China-Britain Business Council (CBBC) is seeking a highly motivated individual with excellent business development and sales skills to lead and drive further growth from our Launchpad service.CBBC is the UK’s national business network promoting trade and investment with China. CBBC supports our members and clients by delivering the advice, analysis and access which they need to seize the China opportunity. Our diverse membership includes the UK’s leading companies and universities, dynamic UK SMEs, and a growing number of Chinese companies exporting to and investing in the UK.Besides our membership programme we deliver a range of practical services, including advice and consultancy, market research, event management, and trade missions. Through 70 years of engagement, we have built up exceptional connections with government and business across China. For more information about us, please visit our website atLaunchpad is CBBC’s highly regarded service enabling UK businesses of all sizes and sectors to enter the China market through our office network across China. Through Launchpad, CBBC allocates dedicated project managers to work for our clients, based out of a CBBC office, where they enjoy a modern office environment and can benefit from CBBC’s extensive in-China networks as well as manage their commercial growth.The Launchpad platform has enabled businesses of all sizes to succeed in China, from household consumer brands and prestigious academic institutions to SMEs from all sectors, leading UK IP, trade and investment bodies and local authorities.The Commercial Sales Director - CBBC Launchpad will be key to delivering further growth from CBBC Launchpad working closely with the commercial teams across both the UK and China, the membership teams and operational functions; Reporting to the Senior Director Commercial Services, China in Beijing and based in London, you will be responsible for driving sales of the Launchpad service to meet corporate growth targets, ensure high retention rates and hold oversight of the day-to-day client experience of our 80+ service users.Key responsibilities for the role of

Commercial Sales Director, CBBC Launchpad

include:Working with the Senior Director, Commercial Services China to deliver the CBBC Launchpad business plan.Actively developing sales pipeline and converting these opportunities.Overseeing onboarding of new clients in partnership with Senior Director, Commercial China, and operations (Finance and HR)Contract management and renewal processing togetherwith Senior Director, Commercial China.Shaping an events programme to maintain high levels of engagement from CBBC’s Launchpad community in both UK and China.Strong commercial acumen with a passion for business development and excellent client facing skillsThe ability to deal at senior levels and to deliver sound business solutions to widely differing types of companies and academic institutionsSelf-motivated with a flexible and entrepreneurial style of working to meet defined business targets and proactively impart/share knowledgeExperience of building effective external relationships that yield referrals and leads.Willingness to travel in the UK to meet with potential and existing business opportunitiesExceptional English language verbal and written communication skillsMandarin skills are desirable but not essentialStrong IT skills, in particular database use and record managementThe China-Britain Business Council embraces diversity. Only candidates who have the legal right to work in the UK will be considered for this role. The email subject should be ''Commercial Sales Director, CBBC Launchpad Application'' and you should email your application to:

UKHR@cbbc.org.Employment type

Full-time

Job function

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