We are a leading provider of integrated business and technology
solutions across Africa, in the Financial, Telecom, Real Estate, Service
Industries and Government.
We work in partnership with global technology industry leaders
and collaborative synergies with domain & technology centric eco-system
partners.
Due to our rapid expansion, we are seeking results oriented,
highly motivated and enthusiastic individuals to fill the following vacant
positions;
Business Development Manager
Ref: SST/KE/BDM/2012
Reporting to the Sales Director, the incumbents will develop
business objectives and determine the sales operational vision in line with our
strategy.
Key responsibilities
- Implement
sales strategies, objectives, targets and plans;
- Secure
borderless cooperation regarding customer relations, solutions, products
and services;
- Prepare,
review and present proposals for customer contracts;
- Ensure
appropriate net margins through cost management, customer projects and
support contracts;
- Locate
or propose potential business deals by contacting potential partners;
discovering and exploring opportunities;
- Screen
potential business deals by analyzing market strategies, deal
requirements, potential, and financials; evaluating options and resolving
internal priorities;
- Develop
negotiating strategies and positions by studying integration of new
venture with company strategies and operations; examining risks and
potentials; estimating partners' needs and goals;
- Close
new business deals by coordinating requirements; developing and
negotiating contracts; integrating contract requirements with business
operations;
- Protect
SST’s value by keeping information confidential; and
- Enhance
SST’s reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and
different requests and exploring opportunities to add value.
Skills & Competencies
- A
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, IT, Marketing, Sales or related field;
- A
Master’s degree will be an added advantage;
- Extensive
experience in an IT sales role ;
- At
least 8 (eight) years experience, with 3 (three) at a senior management
position in a relevant field.
For the above position, you require to have proven experience at
liaising, negotiating, influencing, presenting and working with key external
stakeholders.
You shall possess , strategic planning, and budgeting skills
with excellent verbal and written communication.
You must demonstrate ability to work in a highly driven
environment, be results oriented and an innovative thinker.
If you
believe you are the right candidate for the position and can clearly demonstrate
ability to meet the above criteria, submit your application with a detailed CV,
quoting the reference to talent@sevenseastech.com on or before 30th May 2012.
