Business Development Manager

Job Description/Duties:Develop and manage client portfolioEvaluating and prioritizing the business potential when bringing on-board new accountsRecommendations on the best go-to-market strategy and implementation to maximize the sales opportunities.Manage all aspects of the Sales Cycle requirements to deliver the required account budgets and objectives in line with overall objectivesNetworking through all layers of the selected accountsNetworking on LinkedIn and/or any other available mechanismMarket analysis and feedback on competitor behaviour and activities, plan positioning across AfricaManage the contractual framework agreements and partnership terms via the agreed processEnsure coordination between the various departments (technical, marketing, legal, supply chain, operations, finance, etc.
)Follow-up with clients on exciting projects and create new business opportunitiesTravel (Domestic) from time to timeSalesJob requirements:Previous B2B sales experience - 3-5 YearsExperience in selling hardware and maintenance services (servers, storage, and networks environment)Bilingual candidate would be beneficialMinimum 3-5 years of Sales experience in the IT IndustryDesired skills:Energetic and assertive with a strong presencePersuasive with strong communication skills to initiate, negotiate and close businessStrong negotiation skills.Capacity to work in a fast-paced and multicultural environmentPositive relationship building skills – cultivates and nurtures customer relationsDiplomacy and organization skills