About the position
ENVIRONMENT:
Our client, a leading player in the IT services sector, is seeking an experienced and results-driven Business Development Manager to join their team. This is a senior-level hunter role, ideal for someone who thrives in a high-performance, target-driven environment and has a proven track record of securing large-scale deals within IT infrastructure services.
DUTIES:
- Proactively identify and pursue new business opportunities within the IT infrastructure services market.
- Develop and execute a strategic sales plan to meet and exceed sales targets.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with C-level stakeholders, understanding their business needs and presenting tailored service solutions.
- Drive the full sales cycle: from lead generation and prospecting to closing and account handover.
- Collaborate with internal technical and delivery teams to align client requirements with service capabilities.
- Monitor industry trends, competitor activity, and market intelligence to stay ahead of the curve.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum of 15 years’ experience in business development or sales roles within the IT services industry.
- Strong understanding and hands-on experience in IT infrastructure services (e.g., data centre, networking, cloud, managed services, cybersecurity, etc.).
- Proven hunter profile with a track record of consistently meeting or exceeding high-value sales targets.
- Experience in complex solution selling and negotiating large enterprise-level contracts.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple opportunities in a dynamic environment.
ATTRIBUTES:
- Self-motivated, driven, and results-oriented.
- Strategic thinker with strong commercial acumen.
- Confident presenter with exceptional interpersonal skills.
- Comfortable engaging at executive and board level.
While we would really like to respond to every application, should you not be contacted for this position within 10 working days please consider your application unsuccessful.
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Desired Skills:
- Business
- Development
- Manager
