Business Development Manager (SPANISH speaking) London, England, United Kingdom - On-site

At Cision, we believe in empowering every individual to make an impact. Here, your voice is heard, your ideas are valued, and your unique perspective fuels our collective success. As part of our global team, you will thrive in an environment that champions curiosity, collaboration, and innovation, all while making meaningful contributions to the brands we accelerate. Join us in shaping the future of communication and building authentic connections that matter.

The Role

Cision is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to join our New Business (Hunter) team, responsible for driving high-value, net-new revenue across the Mediterranean mid-markets, with a core focus on selling the PR Newswire suite of products. This is a full 360° new business role, owning complex sales cycles from initial prospecting through to close. You will take a structured, data-led and consultative approach, positioning PR Newswire as a strategic communications platform aligned to measurable business outcomes.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Own and drive new business acquisition across the Mediterranean mid-markets, selling the PR Newswire suite of products.
• Proactively build pipeline through disciplined outbound activity, including cold calling, LinkedIn and tools such as Cognism.
• Apply MEDDICC rigorously to qualify opportunities and ensure clarity around decision criteria, metrics and buying process.
• Position PR Newswire’s value proposition against clearly defined business outcomes and success metrics.
• Lead complex, consultative sales engagements with senior stakeholders and decision-makers.
• Deliver high-impact online and in-person product demonstrations tailored to customer objectives.
• Build and maintain a high-quality pipeline with strong forecast accuracy.
• Consistently achieve activity KPIs and revenue targets aligned to senior-level expectations.
• Maintain structured, insight-led engagement throughout the buyer’s journey.
• Ensure accurate, timely and detailed CRM updates in Salesforce, aligned to MEDDICC standards.
• Provide detailed reporting on pipeline health, forecast accuracy, wins/losses, competitive positioning and market trends.
• Act as an ambassador for Cision and PR Newswire at client meetings and relevant industry events.
• Ensure full compliance with company policies, including data protection, confidentiality, diversity and equal opportunities.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Fluent in English and Spanish (written and spoken).
• Proven track record of exceeding new business targets in a B2B SaaS or platform-based sales environment.
• Strong experience in senior-level new business development and complex deal execution.
• Demonstrated working knowledge and practical application of MEDDICC methodology.
• Experience selling consultative, high-value solutions to mid-market or enterprise organisations.
• Ability to engage, influence and negotiate with C-suite and senior decision-makers.
• Strong commercial acumen with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
• Expertise in prospecting, qualification and pipeline management.
• Experience or strong domain knowledge within PR, communications, marketing or media.
• In-depth understanding of the Spanish Mediterranean business landscape.
• Highly organised, self-directed and resilient, with excellent time management skills.
• Comfortable operating in a high-performance, target-driven environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to CRM discipline.
• Willingness to travel within the market on a quarterly basis.

What We Offer

Upon joining Cision, you will immediately have access to a range of benefits that are fully or partially funded by the company and form part of your overall benefits package. These benefits include: Life Assurance, Private Medical Insurance (For directors and above only), Cycle to Work, Discounted Dining, Virtual GP, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), Eye Care Test, Cision Global Charitable Giving Program.

If this opportunity feels like the right fit for you! Please note that for this role, we are only able to consider candidates who are already based in the country of employment.

Cision is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all employees can be their authentic selves and perform at their best. We believe diversity, equity, and inclusion is vital to driving our culture, sparking innovation and achieving long-term success.