Business Development Manager

Job description 

The BDM shall be responsible for:

Developing and executing sales strategy for the organisation to boost new account development
Develop new customer relationship in new account and existing, boost sales pipeline and conversion rates. The BDM plays a vital role in creating long-term customers through understanding, targeting and developing the target markets and accounts.
Understand the business, its capabilities and product and service offerings and serves as a missionary to take the service benefits and value propositions to the target markets and accounts.
The BDM shall define, drive and own the customer satisfaction business requirements towards improving services and its delivery.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Candidate Profile

Track record in management of teams and personnel
Have worked in a multi customer environment
Demonstrable track record in delivering projects in a fast paced business environment. Highly analytical in problem solving with the ability to apply original and innovative thinking
Project management experience in the telecoms industry (Rollout and network operations) is an advantage  
Minimum of 5 years’ experience is required
Must have demonstrated and quantifiable success in selling to senior level executives, key decision makers and influencers within the Telecoms and Oil industry in Nigeria.
Sales responsibilities will include but are not limited to: identifying and generating new business and potential target clients through outside sales activities such as cold calls, prospecting, telemarketing, territory planning, scheduling meetings and relationship building to grow account base. There are no territory restrictions and new business development is a priority.
Must have ability to gain a strong understanding of client’s goals, challenges, industry, organization, and project plans to ultimately perform consultative selling
Sales Professionals are expected to partner with the clients’ project, procurement and technical teams to drive results and manage client relationships. A skilled technical and delivery staff that assists in uncovering and delivering high quality service to the clients will support this position.
Will be held accountable for personal production and positive measurable results, contributing to the overall success of the business center
Must have the aptitude to work with others to successfully match client needs and ultimately craft custom enterprise solutions from our boutique of services and capabilities within the organization.
The successful applicant will have the ability to manage existing dormant accounts as well as forge new account business opportunities
Sales executive should possess “hunter” capabilities, and have experience identifying and developing meaningful relationships within both new and existing clients
The ideal candidate will have experience selling into telecoms OEMs, wireless operators, oil servicing, IOCs and government.
Position includes a solid base salary, aggressive commission plan with unlimited earning potential, laptop, mobile phone, as well as a full comprehensive benefits package

Desired Skills and Experience

5-10+ years of recent Sales and Business Development experience; business-to-business sales ideally selling into telecoms OEMs, wireless operators, oil servicing, IOCs and government.
Must have expert level experience building dynamic and positive customer relationships at senior decision making levels as well as front line influencing levels
Should consistently exceed Sales Quota/Sales Targets, and have the ability to drive business development with an established record of closing new accounts
Selected individual will be competent in all aspects of the sales process, prospecting, cold/warm calling, scheduling meetings, client presentations, gathering requirements and managing results
Must be a strong Leader with the ability to manage multiple accounts with a solid understanding of how to prioritize
Team Player with his/her Colleagues and Customer’s best interest in mind at all times
Integrity – Honesty – Trustworthy – Always do the right thing Attitude
Innovation and Execution are at the core of his/her go to market strategy
Must be capable of selling and leading in a fast paced environment
Must have existing relationships in the telecoms, oil and gas industries to leverage the Business.
Willing to participate in developing the on-going strategy of the company
Should have successfully sold services, software and equipment in excess of $1m in a financial year.
Strong competitive drive, negotiation skills, business judgment and the ability to work independently
Strong experience or familiarity within both the local and national markets
Accountability for profitable results, goals and sales targets
Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation and a high degree of professionalism with both large and small groups
Bachelor’s degree, MBA will be an advantage.

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