Job Description:
Our client requires the services of a Business Development
Manager responsible for the sales of company products to new
clients. The incumbent will also be responsible for the development
of relationships with clients as well as key industry players.
Identify, qualify and target new business - mainly in the financial
and investment data vending and information services industry.
Relevant tertiary qualification; Minimum of 4 years' sales and
account management experience; Minimum of 2 years' sales experience
within the financial and investment industry; Must have proven
ability to prospect, qualify and close sales opportunities; Must
have a proven successful sales track record.
Target driven.
Responsible for individual sales target.
Emphasis on new business development.
Ability to build successful relationship with current
clients.
Self motivated, able to work independently and detail
orientated.
Ability to make effective cold calls to prospective clients.
Proven ability to manage sales cycle.
Must be able to work with a support structure of skilled
people.
Must be able to work in a team with a CRM person.
Drive, ambition and achievement orientation.
Ownership - able to take responsibility, troubleshoot a problem and
proactively implement the solution.
Adaptable, can work independently and has a team orientation.
Ability to work under pressure.
Good decision maker.
Assertive with good communication skills.
Customer service orientation.