IT Business Development Executive Job in Kilimani, Nairobi

Business Development Executive –  IT

Our client, a could services company with an extensive infrastructure in terms of servers, storage and network capacity which they lease to businesses at an affordable fee, is looking for an experienced Business Development Executive.

Job description: The Business Development Executive will be responsible for the generation and development of both inbound and outbound new business opportunities. 

The role is focused purely on new business and the person must be ‘sales hungry’ and who can exploit their exceptional sales skills with effective and successful results.

 

Main Responsibilities:

• Develop new business relationships, generate and negotiate new income as per agreed annual targets


• Present client to potential clients through direct communication in face to face meetings, telephone calls and emails


• Spend majority of your time out of the office in meetings.


• Responsible for your own lead generation and appointment setting


• Actively and successfully manage the sales process: lead generation; credentials pitch; 
establishing needs; solution pitch; negotiation; close; handover to the NOC team


• Possess drive, motivation and acute attention to detail in ensuring all sales opportunities to 
are captured and explored


• As a representative of the company at industry events and tradeshows, your professional manner and 
polished appearance will aid your intention of gaining new business leads and contacts


• Manage and maintain a pipeline and ensuring all sales administration is current using CRM 
software


• Create and be accountable for all client proposals, contracts and any further documentation, 
following company procedure


• Respond to tenders and requests for information in a timely manner


• Ensure the company remains proactive and responsive to prospective clients

Key Requirements

• To ensure you are a prime candidate for this opportunity it is essential that you have


• A degree from recognized university


• Experience within a similar sales role in the IT industry


• Proven sales results


• Relationship management experience is essential

Qualities and skills:  This position requires an energetic, self-motivated person who is passionate about sales, marketing and communication and has a strong background in this, self-driven individual with a keen eye for detail.

Education: Degree in IT, Marketing, Engineering or any other relevant degree
 

Language: Excellent verbal and non – verbal communication skills in English.
 

Compensation: A competitive compensation will be negotiated with the right candidate, commensurate with experience and skills. Please state current and salary expectations in your application.

Availability: State availability (notice period) in your application letter.

Location: The role holder will be based in Kilimani, Nairobi 

Deadline: Interested parties should send their online applications on or before 4th May 2016

Correspondence: Applications and detailed CV to be submitted online at http://goo.gl/T8sryH

Applications not meeting minimum requirements will not be considered. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.