Business Development Executive

About Us

The Financial Times is one of the world’s leading news organisations, globally recognised for its authority, integrity and accuracy, with a mission to deliver quality information and services worldwide.

At the FT, curiosity thrives and ambitious thinking is rewarded. Here, you’re given the chance to reach millions, create work that matters and deliver impartial journalism in a polarised world.

In our warm, collaborative culture, you’ll connect with a diverse community of experts who support your growth, career aspirations and wellbeing.

Your future at the FT will be filled with opportunities that challenge and inspire you. With no fixed path, you’ll discover new skills and forge a career that can take you anywhere.

Build a newsworthy career at the FT.

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Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

We believe in the power of unique perspectives and want all voices in our organisation to be heard, respected and valued. A supportive workplace is one where employees feel they can be themselves and operate to their full potential. We are committed to removing barriers for everyone, with a focus on addressing those faced by underrepresented groups.

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The Role

FT Professional has a well-established value proposition and business model that enables organisations to read our journalism on FT.com and via third-party platforms.

A core part of the Professional strategy is to transform the FT from a pink business newspaper into a trusted business intelligence partner. The role sits within the Commercial Innovation team (Pathfinder), which is responsible for validating new products. This exciting position requires a sharp, curious and entrepreneurial approach to help launch and sell these products at their inception.

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Key Responsibilities

• Exceed sales targets by articulating clear value propositions and persuading clients to join as early adopters

• Identify and spark interest with key buyers through stakeholder mapping

• Negotiate contracts that align with client needs and product strategy

• Help commercially validate Monetary Policy Radar, a new product for professionals with interest rate risk

• Research new markets, validate product ideas, and conduct customer interviews

• Conduct feedback calls to refine product-market fit and enhance positioning

• Liaise with key account managers to align tactical selling

• Collaborate with Product, GSA, and other internal teams at strategic moments

• Maintain accurate records in Salesforce and share insights across the business

• Stay informed on industry trends, customer needs, and business drivers

• Develop business cases with a focus on commercial viability

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Required Skills and Experience

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience exceeding sales targets

• Strong commercial awareness and knowledge of current affairs

• Curious, solutions-oriented, and confident in decision-making

• Excellent communication, listening, and questioning skills

• Organised and thorough

• Resilient and adaptable to shifting priorities

• Strong networking ability and collaborative attitude

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Desirable

• Experience working in B2B media or SaaS

• Knowledge of macroeconomic and monetary policy topics

• Familiarity with Salesforce or other CRM tools

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What’s in it for You?

Our benefits vary by location but we are committed to providing best-in-class perks across all our offices. These include generous annual leave, medical cover, inclusive parental leave packages, subsidised gym memberships and opportunities to give back to the community. Full details of our benefits are available here.

We’ve embraced a 50% hybrid working model (averaging two to three days onsite) that fosters trust and remote adaptability while encouraging in-person camaraderie and peer learning. Additionally, we are open to accommodating specific flexible working pattern requests for all roles where feasible.

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Accessibility

We are a disability confident employer and Valuable 500 signatory.

Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments/personalisation as part of the application process or to enable you to attend an interview. If you would like to discuss your requirements or have any questions, email [email protected] and a member of our team will be happy to help.

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Further Information

At the FT, we embrace innovation and the use of technology and appreciate that individuals may leverage AI tools as part of their job application process. Whilst we are happy for you to use AI to assist with your application, it is essential that all information provided is authentic and accurately represents your skills, experience, and qualifications.

Candidates should be aware that the use of AI throughout the application process may be monitored to ensure a fair and transparent hiring process for all.

Please beware of fraudulent job postings and offers claiming to be from the Financial Times. All legitimate opportunities will direct you to apply through the official Financial Times careers site, and the FT will never ask for financial information, payments, or referrals to third parties during the hiring process. If you have any concerns about the legitimacy of a job posting or suspect any scam activity, please contact [email protected].

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