Our client is aforward-thinking software company specializing in leveraging the power ofWhatsApp to revolutionize marketing for e-commerce businesses. Their cutting-edge AI-drivenplatform is designed to help businesses maximize cross-border operations by enhancing customerengagement and boosting sales.
Job Summary
This role is pivotal in establishing our client's presence as a dominant force in WhatsApp marketing for cross-border e-commerce companies. We are seeking an experienced and well-connected Senior Business Development / Sales Manager to lead our growth in Indonesia. The ideal candidate will have a robust network within the e-commerce and tech ecosystem and ideally a proven track record of sales and business development in the region.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
- Be the CEO of Connectly Indonesia and work directly with the CCO to develop and execute the strategy locally
- Understand the competitive landscape and market trends to effectively position our WhatsApp marketing solutions.
- Collaborate with product and marketing teams to tailor our offering to meet the specific needs of the Chinese market.
- Provide insights to the product development team on local market needs and customer feedback.
Sales / Business Development Leadership
- Manage our sales team locally and identify and develop new business opportunities
- Establish strong relationships with key decision-makers in the e-commerce sector and within the digital marketing ecosystem.
- Lead negotiations and close deals with large e-commerce players to achieve sales targets.
- Represent Connectly.ai at industry events, conferences, and networking gatherings to enhance brand visibility and develop strategic partnerships.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree, ideally in Business, Marketing, or related field. Masters degree or MBA preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years experience in consulting and/or business development or sales roles, preferably with at least 2 years focused related to the e-commerce or tech industry
- Strong network and connections within Indonesia's e-commerce ecosystem.
- Proven ability to negotiate and close deals with high-profile clients.
- Fluent in Indonesian and English, with excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Self-motivated, with a drive to succeed in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
- Optional but a strong plus: Familiarity with digital marketing channels, particularly as they pertain to e-commerce and ideally with WhatsApp itself
Required Skills
- Strategic Partnerships
- Chinese Customer Engagement
- Presentation Skills
- New Business Opportunities
- Deals
- Partnerships
- Consulting
- E-commerce
- Product Development
- Conferences
- Digital Marketing
- Networking
- Business Development Strategy
- Software Leadership
- Marketing
- Business English
- Communication
- Sales