CVX Ventures is seeking a Business Development Manager to establish and lead their Finnish sales division in Helsinki. The ideal candidate will be responsible for building and maintaining a robust sales pipeline, ensuring accurate forecasting, and driving timely deal closure. This role requires a hands-on approach, working strategically and operationally to master outreach and consultative sales processes.CVX Ventures is one of Europe's fastest-growing venture investors and has a mission to become Europe’s largest venture investor by providing high-growth companies with capital, knowledge, and network.
What this role involves: - Developing and implementing sales strategies.
- Building out the lead marketing machine.
- Driving sales and continuously hitting and exceeding revenue targets.
- Hiring, developing, and leading a sales team (after hitting sales targets).
- Participating in budget work and setting organizational goals.
- Following KPIs and implementing action plans to improve results.
- Leading end-to-end investment deals from sourcing to investment.
- Representing CVX at events and conferences.
- Collaborating with other managers and reporting to the CEO.
What CVX expects: - 5+ years of experience venture capital, high-growth startups, or fast-paced environments.
- Demonstrated success in achieving and exceeding revenue targets.
- High work ethic and a sense of urgency.
- Exceptional drive and a desire to excel.
- Proactive approach and ownership.
- People-oriented with the ability to unite individuals.
- Effective communication skills at all levels.
- Ability to gain the trust of business leaders.
- Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Humility and a passion for building businesses.
- Fluency in Finnish and English.
- Preferably, a network in the Finnish start-up ecosystem.
What CVX offers: - Dynamic work environment with ambitious peers.
- Culture of continuous learning and development.
- Direct impact on the success of CVX and portfolio companies.
- Coaching and development opportunities.
- A mix of base salary and upside depending on results.