Business Development Manager

Merlin Solutions LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A Houston-based IT services company is seeking a full-time Business Development Manager to identify and pursue new opportunities within various industries. The ideal candidate will be responsible for building client relationships, creating sales strategies, and working closely with teams to ensure client satisfaction. An understanding of IT services such as Cybersecurity and AI is advantageous. This entry-level position requires a Bachelor's degree and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Business Development, Sales, or Account Management.
• Strong skills in relationship building, client engagement, and networking.
• Proficiency in market research, strategic planning, and data analysis.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Create and execute sales strategies.
• Achieve revenue targets.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure client satisfaction.
• Negotiate contracts.
• Stay informed about market trends.

Skills

Business Development

Sales

Client Engagement

Market Research

Negotiation

Communication

Verbal & written communication

Negotiation

Presentation skills

Adaptability

Understanding of IT services

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field

MBA

Job description

Merlin Solutions LLC is a Houston-based IT services company specializing in Cybersecurity, AI Adoption, SAP, Managed Services, and IT Staff Augmentation. Certified as a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) by the Houston Minority Supplier Development Council (HMSDC), Merlin Solutions serves prominent clients in industries such as Oil and Gas, Utilities, and Automotive Parts Manufacturing. Guided by the mantra "Quick and Quality," the company is dedicated to providing efficient and innovative IT solutions tailored to client needs.

Business Development Manager

Full-time, on-site role based in Houston, TX, for a Business Development Manager. The BDM will be responsible for identifying and pursuing new business opportunities, building and maintaining strong client relationships, creating and executing sales strategies, and achieving revenue targets. The role also involves collaborating with various internal teams to ensure client satisfaction, negotiating contracts, and staying informed about market trends.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Create and execute sales strategies.
• Achieve revenue targets.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure client satisfaction.
• Negotiate contracts.
• Stay informed about market trends.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Business Development, Sales, or Account Management
• Strong skills in relationship building, client engagement, and networking
• Proficiency in market research, strategic planning, and data analysis
• Excellent verbal and written communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet business objectives
• Understanding of IT services, particularly in Cybersecurity, AI, and SAP, is an advantage
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field; MBA is a plus

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Business Development and Sales

Industries

Professional Services