Managed Services Business Development Manager

Adept Ict; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a Managed Services Business Development Manager to drive sales and secure new business opportunities. The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of experience in managed services sales, with a passion for customer service and strong business acumen. The role offers a competitive salary with commission and opportunities for career advancement in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary with commission structure

Supportive team environment

Career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in managed services or IT solutions sales.
• Proven ability to meet and exceed sales targets.
• Understanding of managed services and connectivity solutions.

Responsibilities

• Identify and engage with potential clients to sell managed services solutions.
• Develop strong relationships with key decision-makers.
• Consistently meet and exceed revenue and growth targets.

Skills

Business acumen

Sales strategy development

Customer service orientation

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Education

Grade 12 Certificate

Bachelor of Commerce

Microsoft Sales Professional Certifications

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Overview

Cape Town and surrounding area based in Stellenbosch.Today we have an exciting new opportunity for an Account Manager to join our Sales team in our remote working environment.Job OverviewWe are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Managed Services Business Development Manager (BDM) to join our Western Cape team.

This role focuses on identifying and securing new business opportunities and leveraging them to introduce and sell our managed services portfolio.

The ideal candidate will have strong business acumen, a proven track record in managed services sales, and the ability to drive revenue growth by recognising and capitalising on new business opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and engage with potential clients to sell managed services solutions and expand the customer base.
• Recognise opportunities to upsell or cross-sell managed services within the existing connectivity base.
• Consistently meet and exceed revenue and growth targets.
• Develop strong relationships with key decision-makers and stakeholders to foster long-term partnerships.
• Stay informed about industry trends, competitor activity, and emerging opportunities in the connectivity and managed services space.
• Understand client needs and provide tailored solutions that align with their business objectives.
• Work closely with technical teams to ensure seamless implementation of sold services.

Minimum Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in managed services or IT solutions sales.
• Strong ability to identify business opportunities and develop strategic sales approaches.
• Demonstrated ability to meet and exceed sales targets.
• Understanding of managed services (cloud, security, IT support) and connectivity solutions (FTTX, SD-WAN, MPLS, etc.).

Education and Qualifications

• Grade 12 Certificate.
• Bachelor of Commerce (B) will be advantageous.
• Microsoft Sales Professional Certifications.
• Understanding of Networks and Topologies.
• Firewall licensing certification will be advantageous.

Behavioural Competencies

• Customer service orientated.
• Results driven.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Strong business acumen required.
• Ability to work in a team, whilst remaining individually accountable for achieving performance standards.
• Diplomatic and persuasive, able to build objective lines of argument / rationales for action and present viewpoints assertively.
• Passion for sales.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary with a commission structure.
• Opportunity to work with a growing and innovative company.
• Supportive team environment with opportunities for career advancement.

If you are a motivated sales professional with a passion for managed services and connectivity, we want to hear from you