Business Development Manager SMART Grid (AMI/AMR Solutions)

SOES; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive revenue for SMART solutions in the Saudi Arabian market. The role involves developing growth strategies, managing client relationships, and increasing the client base. Ideal candidates should have a relevant degree and 5-8 years of sales experience in the energy sector. The position requires strong communication, negotiation skills, and the ability to build lasting relationships.

Qualifications

• At least 5 to 8 years of outside sales experience.
• Experience of selling energy hardware, software, solutions or other energy management technology.
• Ability to build and maintain a pipeline of business.

Responsibilities

• Developing growth strategies and plans.
• Managing and retaining relationships with existing clients.
• Increasing client base.

Skills

Stakeholder management skills

High-level communication skills

Proven ability to negotiate

Education

B.E/MBA or B.S/MBA graduate degree

Job description

Business Development Manager SMART Grid (AMI/AMR Solutions)

The Business Development Manager will drive revenue for the SMART solution in the Kingdom Saudi Arabian Market. The role requires a confident and innovative leader who is also comfortable interfacing with senior level leadership.

A Business Development Executive is a mid-senior role, and as such has some important duties and responsibilities to fulfil, with both short and long-term goals to achieve. A Business Development Manager job description should cite some of the below tasks and objectives:

• Developing growth strategies and plans
• Managing and retaining relationships with existing clients
• Increasing client base
• Having an in-depth knowledge of business products and value proposition
• Writing business proposals
• Negotiating with stakeholders
• Identifying and mapping business strengths and customer needs
• Researching business opportunities and viable income streams
• Following industry trends locally and internationally
• Drafting and reviewing contracts
• Reporting on successes and areas needing improvements

Job Specification

Business Development Manager job qualifications and requirements: As a manager at an organization, this is a role that demands a qualification, or significant experience in the field. These degrees are important when advertising for a Business Development Manager:

Required Skills and Experience

1. Minimum- B.E/MBA or B.S/MBA graduate degree required.
2. At least 5 to 8 years of outside sales experience
3. Experience of selling energy hardware, software, solutions or other energy management technology
4. At least 3 years of B2B sales
5. A proven track record of reaching sales quotas
6. Ability to build relationships with clients
7. The ability to build and maintain a pipeline of business
8. The ability to generate leads and to spot opportunities
9. Experience within the energy space i.e. such as energy supply, procurement, software, hardware, or data analysis

Desired Experience

1. Previous experience in selling to large industrial or commercial industries
2. Experience in field sales for an energy supplier

Business Development Manager job description should also request the below soft skills from candidates:

• High-level communication skills
• Stakeholder management skills
• Proven ability to negotiate
• Experience with design and implementation of business development strategy
• Conflict resolution
• The ability to self-motivate and motivate a team
• Experience working to and exceeding targets