Job title: Business Development Consultant
Company: talentCRU
Job description: A company that is credible in delivering staffing solutions, workforce management, medical fitness screening, and home care has an opportunity for a Business Development Consultant in Gauteng. The Business Development Consultant is responsible for the acquisition and development of new business within identified clients and industry sectors. This position will act as the brand ambassador of the business brand to target clients. The BDC is expected to build long-lasting, profitable relationships with clients, always striving to find the solutions which best fit the specific needs of individual clients.
Minimum Requirements:Grade 12 or Equivalent NQF Level 4 QualificationA proven track record in business development and client relationship management in a highly competitive, Business to Business environment.3-5 years B2B sales experience, preferably within Technology services or a consultative environmentExperience selling to and/or influencing C-level executivesProven ability to precisely manage and forecast a complex sales processEngage only with C-level executives within the large and medium enterprise marketplace to navigate through how healthcare staffing solutions can assist them in achieving their mission-critical prioritiesManage the full sales cycle, from finding prospects through to closure, and eventually transition new accounts across to the account management team within one month of closing the dealDrive consistently high levels of activity to ensure a strong pipeline of potential deals week over weekThe Business Development Consultant must be creative, upbeat, and innovative and be able to effectively communicate key business messages to a diverse audienceStrong knowledge of pursuit or another relationship/sales methodology and proven experience of driving opportunities through to revenue.Experience in the selling solutions, pipeline management, contact management database programs, sales management and reporting system, internet, and Microsoft Office toolsExperience in Salesforce to track and forecast account activitiesExperience in selling in a long sales cycle with complex financial data and a strong understanding of financials, profitability, and cash flowSales forecasting and goal-setting techniques and softwareUnderstanding of high-value models of sellingResponsibilities:Identify and drive new business opportunities across South Africa targeting relevant decision-makers and key stakeholders.Convert viable prospects into active Charisma clients owning the full sales conversation and negotiation, through to the transition of new clientsAct as Charisma's focal point for drafting relationship strategies, account and sales planning, reviewing contracts, and conducting negotiations.Build targeted acquisition strategies with comprehensive account plansContinually build an encouraging pipeline of relevant opportunities to deliver against your sales metrics ensuring KPI's are metAccount Growth ResponsibilitiesIdentify new sales opportunities within new areas by researching the markets and exploring geographies of Charisma's existing client base and focus on providing consultative support by building a value proposition for solutions into the accountDrive sales campaigns and strategic initiatives, plan for account growth, identify opportunities for solution expansion and drive action plans around accounts that are at risk of non-renewal.Developing and implementing effective account strategies including relationship mapping, management of opportunity pipelineUnderstand, manage, and grow relationships between our company and the client to deliver opportunities and profitable growthAcquire a deep understanding of client priorities, strategies, and organizations to ensure Charisma adds value across their broader organizationDevelop and sustain long-term customer relationships while engaging customers at all levels, including senior levels of the customer organizationUnderstand customer business strategy and business case and drive alignment between customer objectives and company capabilitiesManage complex high-revenue sales across matrix and diverse business environments.Exercise forecast accuracy on a monthly/quarterly/annual basisCreates individual and team ownership for decisions, plans, and strategies by collaborating with team members and empowering them to accept responsibility and demonstrate initiativeWork closely with the internal sourcing team and onsite teams to ensure headcount is managed effectively and to ensure optimal growth
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