Business Development Manager

We are seeking an experienced
Business Development for IT Infrastructure
to manage and grow a key segment of our business. This individual will play a critical role in driving revenue through a comprehensive range of IT infrastructure solutions, including cloud services, datacenter solutions, storage, networking, and more. The ideal candidate will have a strong sales background, including experience in enterprise IT solutions, and a proven ability to lead teams to achieve both individual and collective targets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Sales Leadership
  : Lead and deliver on monthly, quarterly, and annual sales plans for the Mass Market customer segment.
• Team Leadership
  : Provide day-to-day leadership and guidance to the sales operations staff, ensuring accountability and consistent performance.
• Geographic Expansion
  : Identify growth opportunities within assigned geographies, setting clear priorities to capture new business.
• Business Acquisition
  : Take responsibility for acquiring and developing new business through self-initiated calls and internal leads.
• Target Achievement
  : Drive both personal and team sales targets, ensuring goals are met or exceeded.
• Profitability
  : Develop and execute a business plan to increase the profitability of the division through strategic decision-making, cost control, and effective sales strategies.
• Payment Collection
  : Manage the payment collection process to ensure timely revenue realization.
• Account Management
  : Work closely with support staff to ensure excellent client service and satisfaction, contributing to long-term business relationships.
• Deal Closure
  : Be directly responsible for closing deals, from generating leads to finalizing contracts.
• Collaboration
  : Partner with internal teams for efficient execution of the sales process and delivery of solutions.
• Coaching & Mentorship
  : Provide coaching and mentorship to the sales team, ensuring continuous skill development and professional growth.
• Market Intelligence
  : Stay informed about the competitive landscape, emerging technologies, and customer needs to effectively position products and services.
• Product Training
  : Actively participate in product training sessions organized by principles to keep up-to-date with the latest IT infrastructure solutions and trends.
• Sales Presentations
  : Conduct effective sales presentations and demonstrations tailored to customer requirements.

Competencies Required:

• Proven Sales Record
  : Demonstrated ability to exceed sales targets consistently.
• Analytical Decision-Making
  : Strong ability to analyze sales situations, evaluate opportunities, and make data-driven decisions.
• Team Building & Leadership
  : Proven experience in building, leading, and scaling teams, enforcing accountability, and creating a collaborative work environment.
• Problem Solving
  : Ability to quickly identify and resolve challenges, delegating tasks appropriately.
• Client-Centric Approach
  : Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with a focus on understanding customer needs and delivering tailored solutions.
• Leadership
  : Exceptional capability in leading teams and managing people to ensure performance excellence.

Required Experience & Skills:

• Experience
  :
• 5+ years of sales experience in the IT industry, specifically in selling enterprise solutions.
• Proven track record in selling IT infrastructure products and services such as datacenter solutions, IT storage, servers, networking solutions (switches, routers, firewalls), cloud services, wireless solutions, and more.
• Experience in enterprise-level sales with exposure to government, corporate, banking, and institutional clients.
• Skills
  :
• Strong understanding of IT infrastructure, cloud solutions, networking, and associated technologies.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage complex sales cycles and close high-value deals.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to coach and mentor sales teams.