Business Development Executive at iRecruiters Africa Limited

• The ideal candidate for this role is expected to have a deep understanding of network infrastructure solutions, including Wide Area Networks (WAN), Software-Defined Wide Area Networks (SD-WAN), and Cybersecurity Solutions, as well as general IT Equipment and Product Sales

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within targeted sectors such as financial services, government agencies, and large enterprises.
• Craft and implement strategic sales plans to promote the company's suite of services, ensuring alignment with company objectives.
• Build and nurture strong relationships with prospective and existing clients, understanding their unique needs and proposing tailored solutions.
• Work closely with technical teams to design and present customized solutions that address client requirements effectively.

Key Requirements:

• HND/Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of proven experience in Technology/IT Product/Service Sales with a Similar Company.
• Must be experienced in selling into the Financial Services Sector (Banks, Insurance Companies, Microfinance Banks, etc), Manufacturing, Oil and Gas Sector, and General Corporate Sales.
• Must maintain close liaisons with the technical department to spot new opportunities in the market and to ensure that products are aligned with the capabilities of the existing infrastructure
• Must be at the front line of market interface, customer relationship management, and revenue generation.
• Maintain close liaisons with the finance department to ensure prompt and proper billing as well as receivables management
• Understand ISP products and services: broadband, leased lines, fiber optics, VoIP, etc.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to handle multiple key tasks simultaneously.