Strategic Account Planner

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Designation: Strategic Account Planner - Banks

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Business Development
- Identifies new business opportunities by prospecting and evaluating relevant entities.
- Makes pitches/presentations to senior level bankers and corporates for the Banks bouquet of products.
- Is responsible for achieving set sales targets for products such as Business Information Reports (BIR), D&B Credit subscription & Project Appraisal Services (PAS)
- Completely Owns assigned accounts from Lead Generation to final delivery of service offering.
- Organizes and attends theme based events which cater to Banks as part of the customer acquisition Strategy.
- Builds and maintains a strong sales pipeline in order to consistently deliver on set targets
- Maps allocated accounts and builds strong work relationships with clients for repeat business.
- Regularly reports all sales activity and acts within the company’s compliance framework.

Sales Co-ordination
- Ensures process adherence at all times for error free timely delivery of projects.
- Liaises with the operations team for a smooth delivery of the end product and ensuring the service expectations of the customers are met.
- Maintains data / client contact details in appropriate data warehouses hygienically.
- Files Progress Reviews and Forecasting Reports periodically as required by the Management.

People Skills
- Works cohesively with other team members
- Works under the direct supervision of the RM.

KEY REQUIREMENTS
- Qualification: MBA (Finance/Marketing)
- Experience: Min 1-3 years of relevant post MBA experience in new business development and corporate client relationship management.
- Knowledge of Trade finance and other banking products would be preferred.
- Experience in Credit Ratings/Consulting/Advisory
- Analytical Capabilities and Problem Solving
- Sound Business Knowledge / Update on Current Affairs
- Ready to Travel

Primary External Interactions
- Decision makers & Senior Leaders at Banks and Corporates.

Primary Internal Interactions
- RMS Operations Team, RMS Sales Team & other support functions

Competencies
- Strong interpersonal and Presentation skills
- Excellent influencing and negotiation skills
- Good business acumen and sound market knowledge
- Initiative, drive and enthusiasm
- Good planning and organizational skills
- The ability to work calmly under pressure
- Strong relationship building & management skills

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