Junior Sales / Junior Business Development

At YouGov, we help some of the world's leading brands, media companies and agencies make better decisions through data, research and consumer intelligence.
We are looking for a motivated and commercially driven Junior Sales / Junior Business Development to support the growth of our business in Italy.
The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying, developing and converting new business opportunities, supporting the acquisition of new clients and contributing to the expansion of YouGov's presence across the Italian market.
Working as part of a fast-growing, agile and international organization, you will combine strong sales skills with a consultative approach, helping clients understand how data, research and consumer insights can support better business decisions.
Here’s a breakdown of what you’ll do:
New Client Acquisition

• Identify and engage prospective clients across the Italian market.
• Support and manage the sales cycle from prospecting through proposal development and contract closure.
• Contribute to achieving new business and revenue targets.

Pipeline & Commercial Management

• Maintain accurate opportunity tracking and reporting through Salesforce.
• Support forecasting and commercial planning processes.
• Share market feedback and client insights with internal teams.

Consultative Selling

• Understand client business challenges and objectives.
• Match client needs with relevant YouGov research, data and insight solutions.
• Support the development of proposals and commercial recommendations.
• Present solutions confidently to client stakeholders.
• Build trusted relationships with prospects and clients.

Industry Engagement & Brand Representation

• Participate in industry events, conferences, webinars and networking initiatives.
• Support presentations, workshops and client meetings.

Internal Collaboration

• Work closely with Research, Client Services, Operations and Product teams.
• Support a smooth transition from sales to project delivery.
• Contribute to a collaborative and growth-oriented culture.

These are the essentials for having an interview:

• 2 years of experience in Business Development, Sales, Account Management or commercial roles.
• Demonstrated interest in developing new business and building client relationships.
• Experience selling professional services, technology solutions, media, advertising, SaaS, data or insights solutions is a strong advantage.
• Experience within media agencies, advertising sales houses, media owners, AdTech, MarTech, SaaS or data-driven businesses is highly desirable.
• Previous working experience in an international environment is a plus.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Commercial mindset with an interest in new business development.
• Good presentation and stakeholder management skills.
• Proactive, curious and eager to learn in a fast-growing environment.
• Italian and English full professional proficiency; additional European languages are a plus

What success looks like:

• Contribution to new client acquisition and revenue growth.
• Consistent pipeline generation and opportunity development.
• Strong collaboration with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Growing visibility and credibility within the market.
• Continuous development of commercial and consultative sales capabilities.

If you are a driven business developer who thrives on creating opportunities, opening doors, and converting prospects into long-term partnerships, this is the role for you. We are looking for someone who combines commercial ambition with intellectual curiosity and can confidently engage senior decision-makers on complex business challenges, positioning innovative solutions that deliver real value.
Most importantly, you are energized by the opportunity to join a fast-growing, agile, and internationally recognized organization where your contributions will have a direct and visible impact. Here, your ideas, initiative, and results will help shape the future of the business from day one.
The remuneration package includes a base salary in the range of Eur28k - 30k per annum.
Why join YouGov?
Join our global team to help us achieve our social mission: to make millions of people’s opinions heard for the benefit of our local, national, and international communities.
Understanding diversity of opinion requires diversity of background. Although our global panel of millions of people worldwide powers our research, our biggest asset is our people. If our research is to be truly representative of what the world thinks, we need people from all walks of life to be part of the team to bring their perspective to the work we do.
Life at YouGov
We are driven by a set of shared values. We are fast, fearless, and innovative. We work diligently to get it right. We are guided by accuracy, ethics, and proven methodologies. We respect and trust each other, bringing these values into everything that we do.
We strive to provide YouGovers with best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. We want our employees to have a sense of belonging and uniqueness in a supportive workplace, so they can bring their full selves to work.
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