Softcom is a group of professionals whose overarching goal is to add value. For 3 years, we have supported organisations in their quest for impact and growth using Technology.
We are recruiting to fill the vacant position below:
Job Title: Senior Manager, Business Development - Software
Location: Lagos
Job Description
- Softcom creates some of Africa’s most cutting-edge software products, and we want you to be a part of our team.
- We are currently in search of an experienced, ambitious and energetic Senior Business Development Manager to help us expand our clientele.
- You will be the front of the company and will have the dedication to create and apply an effective sales strategy.
- The goal is to drive sustainable financial growth through boosting sales and forging strong relationships with clients.
- This is a fantastic opportunity to engage in a positive and creative work environment that offers excellent benefits and a great team to work with.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Plan ways to grow the business, identify areas of client needs, manage and participate in business negotiations, and approve and review other business decisions.
- Manage deadlines and delegate tasks to subordinates.
- Analyze and monitor business growth and decline, as well as provide possible solutions and new ways to increase productivity and sales.
- Formulate short-term and long-term goals, as well as formulate plans to achieve both. Research, locate, define and target key business prospects.
- Work with customers to provide feedback to development teams for new content and products.
- Establish and nurture relationships that fill business pipeline with prospective partners and customers.
- Negotiate new partnerships and business alliances; work closely with legal experts to write contracts for new business partners.
- Lead the creation of business development strategies; identify roadblocks and drive new business from conception through closure.
- Perform all other functions as may be required of you to enable Softcom achieve its strategic objectives.
Qualifications
- MBA is a must have
- B.Sc/HND or Master's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or Software Engineering
- Five (9) years of experience as a business development manager, or sales executive
- A long record of success in selling software technology based products
Skills:
- Proven sales track record
- Experience in customer support is a plus
- Proficiency in MS Office
- Proficiency in English
- Market knowledge
- Communication and negotiation skills
- Ability to build rapport
- Ability to mentor a team
- Time management and planning skills
Application Closing Date
13th October, 2017.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online