***BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER***
Our clients are on the lookout for a driven IT Business Development Manager to grow their footprint across African markets. This is an immediate office-based opportunity which requires previous vendor experience (IT distributors or resellers) and regular (at least once a month) overseas travel to strengthen and develop relationships.
Salary £35K + c.£7K variable + paid parking
Key responsibilities for the Business Development Manager include:
* Composing an annual business plan
* Deliver high quality implementation of strategies and plans
* Drive robust sales management and sales forecast processes, delivering predictable revenue and cash flow
* Drive forecasting accuracy and quality improvement
* Implement a system for the continuous review of resources
* Provide quarterly feedback to management on market, partner, category, and vendor specifics
* Maintenance, expansion, and sophistication of database and social engines
* Vendors include Avaya, Canon, Dell, HPE, Epson, Fortinet, NetApp, Huawei, Extreme Networks and more
The ideal Business Development Manager will need the following:
* Educated to degree level or the equivalent
* Have previous experience with vendor/s
* Experience/knowledge of African markets extremely desirable
* Flexibility for business travel to vendors in Africa at least once a month
* Experience of marketing activities to generate leads and awareness
* Deliver a yearly business plan and financial plan
* Production of weekly, bi-monthly, monthly forecast on sales
* Solid experience in either a partner or distributor of relevant vendor goods and services
* Strong negotiation and communication skills essential
Come and join this leading tech distributor where your impact really matters!
Please note that if you are NOT a passport holder of the country for the vacancy you might need a work permit.
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