What the job involves
The main requirements, responsibilities and hiring steps.
Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years of business development experience in the technology sector.
- Proven success in achieving and exceeding sales targets.
- Strong knowledge of software engineering cloud services data management and security solutions.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to think strategically and focus on long-term growth.
- Strong proposal writing and presentation skills.
- Proven negotiation skills.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Marketing Computer Science or a related field; MBA preferred.
- Self-motivated and able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Willingness to travel as required.
Nice to have
- Experience in technology consultancy
- Established network in tech sectors
- Relevant industry certifications
Day to day
- Develop and execute a comprehensive business development strategy.
- Identify and acquire new clients through networking cold calling and industry events.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients aligning their needs with our solutions.
- Conduct market research to identify trends and opportunities.
- Collaborate with technical teams to create compelling proposals and presentations.
- Manage the sales pipeline and provide accurate forecasting.
- Lead contract negotiations and close deals that meet client and company goals.
- Stay updated on industry trends and best practices.