objectives of this role
• manage both our existing sales pipeline and the development of new business opportunities
• take a lead role in developing new-business proposals and presentations that create and nurture opportunities and partnerships
• identify trends and customer needs, building a sales pipeline for short/medium/long term in accordance with targets
• develop strategies and positions by analyzing new-venture integration
• assist in the coordination and implementation of marketing strategies, and delegate tasks to achieve strategic goals
• motivate the team, track performance, and report metrics
responsibilities
• monitor and evaluate industry trends and customer drivers, and meet regularly with managers and stakeholders to discuss strategy
• manage proposal response process, including detailed rfp requirements, content creation, and inputs from various sources
• generate new leads, identify and contact decision-makers, screen potential business opportunities, select deals in line with strategies, and facilitate pitch logistics
• develop and implement overarching outbound sales and business development strategy, sales processes, structure, and best practices across the company
• support deal structure and pricing with business-value analysis, and negotiate prices for proactive bids and proposals
• maintain and share professional knowledge through education, networking, events, and presentations
required skills and qualifications
• successful track record in b2b sales and negotiation
• excellent verbal and written communication skills
• experience in sales techniques
• proficiency in data analysis, forecasting, and budgeting
• proven ability to plan and manage resources
preferred skills and qualifications
• ability to deliver presentations effectively