Business Development Manager

Data Centrix; Durban; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital solutions provider in KwaZulu-Natal is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to drive sales and engage clients in their digital transformation. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in account management, a proven sales record, and a strong network in the Public or Private Sector of KZN. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work with a dynamic team and develop strategic business opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as an Account Manager.
• Proven track record of managing large accounts and achieving sales targets.
• Experience in selling Software Solutions.

Responsibilities

• Identify, develop, negotiate, and close strategic business opportunities.
• Manage accounts and sales channels effectively.
• Engage with clients in their digital transformation journey.

Skills

Consultative selling

Negotiation skills

Presentation skills

Sales planning

Market knowledge

Prospecting skills

Education

Matric and relevant tertiary qualification

Job description

SUMMARY :

An exciting opportunity awaits to join the Datacentrix Digital Business Solutions team in KZN as a Business Development Manager . We are looking for a professional with proven expertise in consultative selling and guiding clients through their digital transformation journey . We are looking for solid experience in selling data management services, application services, automation, and identity and access management (IDAM) solutions . A well-established network of contacts across the Public and / or Private Sector in KZN is essential. If you have a strong ability to identify, develop, negotiate, and close strategic business opportunities , this role offers the platform to engage with our dynamic and forward-thinking team .

POSITION INFO :

Critical Requirements - Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• Matric essential and relevant tertiary qualification
• 5 plus years’ experience as an Account Manager
• Proven track record of managing large accounts and achieving sales targets.
• Must have experience in selling Software Solutions
• A broad network of contacts and clients in KZN in either Public or Private Sector
• Closing Skills, Motivation for Sales, Prospecting Skills, Sales Planning, Selling to Customer
• Needs, Market Knowledge, Presentation Skills, Energy Level, Meeting Sales Goals, Professionalism
• A range of related to selling skills, communication skills, presentation skills, negotiating skills and other sales related skills will be an advantage.
• Experience in the Business Solutions IT industry is highly desired and an expert level of knowledge is required, where product functionality and business environment must be strategically matched.
• Sales & marketing experience in an IT solutions selling environment. Expertise in selling a range of IT products and services is essential.
• End to end management of a sales channel is vital. This includes experience in account management, selling and product strategizing
• Valid driver’s license and own reliable vehicle