RELX
Business Development Director
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đ Location: London (Hybrid: 2 days per week at the London Wall office / Tuesdays and Thursdays)
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About The Company
LexisNexis Risk Solutions is a leading provider of innovative solutions designed to address major challenges in risk-related data analytics. We provide mission-critical solutions for financial crime compliance, fraud & identity management, and payments. Approximately 11,100 employees in offices throughout the world support our brands by serving customers in more than 180 countries. LexisNexis is part of the RELX plc group, a FTSE 100 company and a global leader in professional information solutions. For more information, please visit www.risk.lexisnexis.com and www.relx.com.
Our solutions continuously evolveâand this is where you can make a difference.
About The Team
Weâre a high-performing new business team focused on winning new logos. We partner with organisations to solve complex risk challengesâopening up strategic, high-value conversations. Itâs a fast-paced and supportive environment where people help each other to win, share what works, and celebrate success. If youâre motivated by hitting ambitious targets, learning quickly, and being surrounded by driven people, youâll feel right at home.
About The Role
Youâll be responsible for winning new business and expanding our presence across 3 Nordic countries (Sweden, Norway, and Iceland), leading complex, multi-stakeholder sales cyclesâoften engaging directly with C-suite executives.
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Key Responsibilities
- Own the full sales cycleâfrom proactive prospecting through to close, with a strong focus on new logo acquisition.
- Maintain accurate pipeline forecasts and reporting in Salesforce.
- Drive regular face-to-face engagement (10 F2F meetings/month).
- Use MEDDPICC and Value Pyramid to deeply understand customer needs and align solutions.
- Partner cross-functionally with Product, Solution Consulting, and Technical teams to close complex deals.
- Develop and execute a strategic territory plan to drive long-term growth.
- Collaborate with market planning, marketing, regulators, and external partners to drive strategic initiatives.
- Work with account management teams to close cross-sell opportunities.
- Leverage tools such as Gong and Lusha to drive effective prospecting, pipeline management, and deal execution.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in business development or enterprise solution sales, ideally within financial crime, fraud, identity, or compliance.
- Fluent English required; additional Nordic language skills advantageous.
- Proven track record of exceeding ACV targets in a complex, solution-based sales environment.
- Strong expertise in the MEDDPICC framework, managing complex opportunities with multiple stakeholders.
- Previous experience in banking, fintech, or regtech.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and networking skills.
Why Join Us?
- The opportunity to work for a market-leading global organisation with one of the most comprehensive solution suites in the industryâgiving you the depth, credibility, and flexibility to win bigger, more strategic deals.
- Coaching is a priority for our leaders. Youâll receive comprehensive training and ongoing support to accelerate your professional development and grow your career.
- Uncapped commission structure with clear accelerators for new logos.
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Working For You
We know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:
- Generous holiday allowance with the option to buy additional days
- Health screening, eye care vouchers, and private medical benefits
- Wellbeing programs and life assurance
- Access to a competitive contributory pension scheme
- Save As You Earn share option scheme
- Travel season ticket loan and Electric Vehicle Scheme
- Optional dental insurance
- Maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to emergency care for both the elderly and children
- RECARES days, giving you time to support charities and causes that matter to you
- Employee resource groups with dedicated volunteering time
- Access to extensive learning and development resources
- Employee discounts through the Perks at Work scheme
Learn more about the LexisNexis Risk team and how we work here.
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