Sales Executive - Internal Firm Services (Clients and Markets Development) at PricewaterhouseCooper (PwC)

PwC firms help organizations and individuals create the value they are looking for. We are a network of firms in 158 countries with more than 180,000 people who are committed to delivering quality in Assurance, Tax and Advisory services.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Sales Executive - Internal Firm Services (Clients and Markets Development)

Reference Number: 125-NIG00128
Location: Lagos
Department: Internal Firm Services

The Position

• This position works as part of the firm-wide clients and market development team (CMD) and focuses on positioning the firm, opportunity management and ensuring sales effectiveness & best practice across the firm's opportunities.
• The team focuses on ensuring that business development activities deliver return on investment.
• The prime area of focus for the function is to support the development and implementation of the firm's market strategy.
• The BD/sales management support will report to the Head of CMD.

Key Responsibilities

• To provide strategic advice and tactical support for client relationship management (CRM) teams.
• To help generate opportunities - driving these through the sales levels to realize revenue from them.
• To take responsibility for driving the priority account programme. Help set and manage targets in priority account planning and CRM.
• Play an active role in planning account strategy, driving value propositions and CRM activity with clients, as well as soliciting and acting on structured feedback.
• Play an active role in helping the industry leader manage the industry pipeline.
• Build deep understanding of service offerings and client portfolio.
• Build strong relationships with LoS/Industry leaders.
• Report on BD activities to industry group/LoS leadership.
• Support Client Relationship Partners in delivering against Priority account management timelines.
• Manage multiple projects in multiple industries.
• Enhance business management through management of Client Stream.
• Drive pipeline and lead the pursuit process for all major opportunities.
• Attend client, prospect and/or intermediary events and ensure effective follow up on these events.
• Support Account Planning Workshops (APWs).
• Assume relationship/account management responsibilities for a number of priority accounts.
• Implement account planning best practice.
• Drive relationship building and develop and/or drive One Firm opportunities on these accounts.
• Work with other CMD members to ensure that the Firm's insight, thought leadership and marketing campaigns are properly targeted, driven and deliver return on investment.
• Coach Partners and staff on business development and opportunity/pursuit management.
• Ensure the messages and learning from Client Feedback are shared and acted upon to help increase opportunity conversion and client satisfaction.
• Be accountable and able to demonstrate relationship management, revenue conversion and return on investment (ROI).

Qualifications/Education

• University degree in social sciences, business administration, marketing or in a related field from a recognized institution.

Experience:

• At least 3 years experience in a sales or research role. Experience working in a professional services organization will be an advantage.

Skills:

• A flair for working with figures, marketing concepts, positioning, sales planning, competitive analysis, understanding the customer, service development, client relationship management, creative services.

Key competencies

• Confident, self-starter.
• Able to work on their own initiative.
• Excellent writing skills.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office software: Word, PowerPoint, Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail and project management skills.
• Ability to multi task.
• Flexibility to work outside normal office hours when required.
• Background or interest in research and sales.

Application Closing Date
2nd May, 2017.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online