Business Development Manager

Job Summary

Our client in the ICT industry is currently looking to hire a Business Development Manager.

Minimum Qualification:Bachelor
Experience Level:Senior level
Experience Length:5 years
Job Description

Responsibilities
Winning new business

Develop additional customer relationships in existing markets.
Close new business with existing customers.

Prospect for new customers.

Close new business as per the agreed-to business development plan.

Key Qualities:

You listen and understand the customer’s reality, challenges and “pain” and translate those needs into internal discussions.
You can clearly create problem statements, strategies and actions.

You get things done and are results oriented.
You take charge of people and processes, and follow up on the details. You manage yourself.

You are a strong team player who commands respect through relationships and teamwork.
You can obtain buy-in from stakeholders and create shared objective to get things done, rather than on reporting hierarchies.

Your are self assured, mature and not afraid of big challenges.

Qualifications
Demonstrated understanding/experience in software sales.

5+ years sales and business development experience with specific experience in software sales to organizations.

Passion for relationship building.

Deep understanding of selling to highly hierarchical organizations.

Strong communication skills.

Passion and enthusiasm for world-class customer service

Strong skills in Software selling

Experience in working for micro finance entity or sacco will be an added advantage.