We are looking for an ambitious and energetic professional for the role of Senior Manager, Business Development, to help us launch our ancillary services in the Middle East market!
This is an exciting opportunity for early to mid-career professionals who love the classic "business development" and want to build their career in the same. It involves problem solving, understanding internal and external context quickly, and the ability to sell - both to corporates and governments! Frequent domestic and international travel is a key part of this role.
Ideal candidate: A graduate (MBA preferred) with 5-7 years of direct sales experience in SaaS/IT services. Ability and temperament to take on business development targets, find new clients, and grow with existing clients, understand products and services, create and give impactful presentations, and develop long-term relationships are some of the key success factors for this role.
Key Skills: Problem solving - strategic and tacticalCommunication - verbal and presentationsAccountability and outcome ownershipClient relationship managementCommercial orientationLocal network and connectionsKey Accountabilities: Own product line(s) and be accountable for revenue growth from new servicesWork closely with leadership, business, marketing, product teams, and other stakeholders to achieve product line/client related objectivesBuild narratives and presentations in collaboration with leadership to expand and grow client portfolioDevelop pricing/commercial models and create revenue/cost forecastsResearch and identify new opportunities for existing productsLiaise with internal stakeholders to fulfill client requirementsKey Responsibilities: Develop market analysis and strategy to identify key opportunities for specific markets in partnership with cross-functional sales, growth, and product teamsManage existing client relationships - be the face of the companyHunt new clients for product line(s)/platformGrow business from existing clients as per plans/projectionsRepresent the company in forums/meetings/seminars aligned with responsibilitiesDeliver financial plans and goals for the business.Qualifications: Graduation in any field is required. MBA is preferred.Proven working experience in sales/business development in SaaS or IT services - global experience preferred (5-7 years of total work experience)Excellent communication and presentation skillsGlobal mobility and willingness to travel extensivelyExcellent relationship-building skills across all levels of a partner's organizationConfident, extrovert salesperson by natureYou are self-aware and have a clear understanding of your strengths, weaknesses, beliefs, motivations, and emotionsGrowth mindset - ability and willingness to learn new skillsSettle down quickly and form relationships easilyFluent/Native English speaker and local languageFast learner - ability to grasp details quicklyOutstanding communication, presentation, and public speaking skillsYou are a hustler by natureYou know when to be calm and when to be assertive
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