Business Development Manager

Viatel Technology Group; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 80,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Subsidised Healthcare Plan

Subsidised Gym Membership

Car Parking

Social Club

Subsidised Home Broadband

24 days annual Leave

Industry/Product Training and Develop-

Job summary

Viatel Technology Group is seeking a high-calibre Enterprise Sales professional in Dublin to drive connectivity, SDWAN, security, cloud and voice opportunities. You will engage senior stakeholders, including board members, to position Viatel as a leading IT communications partner and transform client businesses.

The role requires a strong hunting mindset with account management experience, ability to work in a hybrid Dublin environment, and a drive to exceed revenue targets with uncapped

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience selling connectivity and cloud services in Ireland
• Ability to engage senior stakeholders including board level
• Proven track record in large deals and negotiations
• Strong communication and writing skills
• Full driving licence

Responsibilities

• Promote Viatel's Enterprise Connectivity, SDWAN, Security, Cloud & Voice services
• Develop relationships with senior stakeholders to build opportunities
• Create and manage account plans to drive growth
• Maintain an accurate opportunity pipeline in the CRM
• Meet or exceed sales targets and revenue margins
• Set quarterly forecasts and plans to achieve forecasted revenue
• Leverage sales governance and proposals processes
• Engage with key decision makers to promote Viatel solutions

Skills

Connectivity sales

SDWAN

Cloud services

Executive relationships

Negotiation

CRM systems

Forecasting

Presentation skills

Irish market

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM systems

Job description

Location: Hybrid / Dublin, Ireland
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Sales | Business Development
Salary: Negotiable salary

Overview

Viatel Technology Group is a complete Digital Services provider. We provide fully managed security, networking, cloud and communications services to servicing a wide range of clients across a variety of business sectors. We are the largest, independent Irish-owned provider of cloud, connectivity, voice, data centre and digital transformation services. We have 100% network reach across Ireland, enabling us to connect Ireland and our customers to the world.

Our strategy is to recruit the best talent and provide them with the best career opportunities. Our Culture ensures a work environment where everyone can contribute equally and reach their full potential.

Our Values

• Customers Love our Service
• Excellence is our Mantra
• Trust is our Force Multiplier
• We Care Deeply

The Role

Purpose of Role:

The role requires a strategic sales approach, bringing together multiple stakeholders and a focussed, disciplined approach. The successful candidate will be comfortable engaging up to and including board level, to position Viatel as an IT Comms & Solutions partner able to transform the prospective client’s business.

The role requires a strong “hunting” aptitude and account management skills. Candidates should be self-starters that are willing and able to think on their feet and have a drive to succeed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Promoting and selling the full capabilities of Enterprise Connectivity, Multi-Site SDWAN Solutions, Security, Cloud & Voice Services.
• Personally develop relationships with senior stakeholders in clients, partners and Viatel colleagues to build business opportunities in Enterprise sector accounts.
• Develop and maintain close working relationships with client executive level decision-makers and develop well-grounded account plans to maximise growth.
• Build and manage a well-qualified opportunity pipeline which is correctly reflected on our CRM system, in order to deliver accurate sales forecasting.
• Meet agreed Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin targets.
• Set out Quarterly forecasts and plans to reach and exceed forecasted revenue targets.
• Leverage Viatel’s sales governance and opportunity qualification process to establish compelling, competitive customer proposals.
• Hunt for opportunities to interact with key decision makers to promote and sell Viatel products and services

Who are we looking for?

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience selling Connectivity, Multi-Site SDWAN Solutions, Security, Cloud & Voice Services
• Demonstrable ability to be a key influencer at senior level
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain client (C level decision maker) relationships
• Build and maintain key relationships at Mid-market level in Ireland
• Good level of IT awareness and understanding
• Strong commercial aptitude with experience and ability to negotiate complex deals successfully
• Ability to understand and articulate customer issues and requirements and match those needs to the design and provision of a compelling IT services proposition
• A proactive “go-getter” with experience of working independently as a self-starter
• Excellent presentation and writing skills
• Computer literate with good experience working with Microsoft Office suite
• Strong commercial and negotiation skills with a proven ability to influence others
• Strength in collaborative problem solving and issue-resolution.
• Extensive knowledge of sales principles and practicesExperience in the use of CRM and pipeline management
• Full Driving Licence

What's in it for you?

• Attractive Salary (commensurate with experience)
• A high potential commission structure that rewards over-achievement with no caps.
• The support and capabilities of a company that is a market disruptor.
• We are passionate about our people and offer excellent career prospects in a dynamic business environment.
• The chance to work with a leading Communications, Security and Digital Services provider. We focus on looking after our people, so they maintain the excellent partnerships to service our customers.
• Pension
• Subsidised Healthcare Plan
• Subsidised Gym Membership
• Car Parking
• Social Club
• Subsidised Home Broadband
• 24 days annual Leave
• Industry/Product Training and Development

Please note: This role is open to both internal and external candidates.