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  • Posted: Aug 31, 2015
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    Sage HR & Payroll (Previously known as Sage HR Africa) is a developer, implementer and support provider of HR and payroll management software and services for any size business in Africa. Our African footprint We operate in 35 African countries and our software is used by more than 55 000 companies on the continent. Through our extensive partner ne...
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    Business Development Executive / Key Account Manager

    Job description

    Key Accountabilities

    • Monitoring the day to day commercial performance of each account within a portfolio.
    • Regularly liaising with existing clients to identify new business opportunities.
    • Identifying new waste stream solutions to offer clients to extend our existing services.
    • Progressively manage an opportunity pipeline, closing all possible opportunities to achieve a Gross Profit result in line with quarterly targets.
    • Ensuring all clients understand the services on offer from Sage Pastel and other group companies.
    • Upkeep of electronic records using marketing, sales and training based technologies.
    • High level project management of all new contracts and services to the prescribed clients.
    • Provide industry leading audit finding reports to clients via email or the online portals.
    • Provide detailed information and reports to the directors of the company as and when required.
    • Carry out analysis and produce reports on a monthly and as and when required basis.
    • Daily liaison with other members of the team to provide information and ensure that customers receive excellent customer service and suppliers provide consistent services.
    • Managing a range of customer projects at any one time.
    • Advise on changes and trends in the marketplace and the activities of competitors.
    • Assist the Marketing Executive with content of company literature and out-going correspondence collecting and signing up new case study clients.
    • Undertake tasks and projects as agreed that are within jobholders experience, skills and capabilities.
    • Be a self-starter and independent thinker with the aptitude to work
    • Excellent time management and follow-up skills
    • Ability to work independently in dynamic and fast-paced environment
    • Team player with the ability to share knowledge

    Key Relationships

    External

    Customers, Prospective Customers, Government Agencies & Local Authorities 

    Internal

    All staff employed by Sage Pastel, Sage Group of companies, Departmental heads and Directors 

    Focus

    (Nature of interaction)
    • Effective business relationships
    • Ensuring all transactions are profitable and meet the Gross Profit targets required by the company.
    • To achieve business Goals.

    Performance Indicators

    (What criteria will be used to assess performance) 

    • Increasing trading and retaining current trading levels with existing customers.
    • Accurate record keeping.
    • Successful liaison with both customers and suppliers.
    • Successful management of multiple projects.

    Capability Profile

    • Ideal candidates will have sound technical knowledge, with a minimum of 5 years proven sales track record.
    • The successful applicant will display strong interpersonal and communication skills, specifically with a good telephone/face-to-face manner.

    Qualifications Essential

    • SSC (WAEC)
    • Degree in Business Analysis , Business Development , Marketing or Similar
    • MCSE                           

    Desirable

    • It is essential that the jobholder is in possession of a current driving licence, and own car.
    • Cellular telephone
    • Able to travel in West Africa
    • Valid International Passport
    • Sage Pastel  Evolution PECI qualified will be an advantage.
    • Solid experience in and strong knowledge of business and business processes and the application of software within this.
    • 5 years of proven and consistent success in selling enterprise software solutions and services in the mid-market segment.

    Skills

    • Experience of multiple project management
    • Excellent communication skills
    • Display commercial acumen
    • Good negotiation skills
    • Ability to work alone and in a team
    • Able to plan and prioritise as required
    • Sound understanding of the commercial processes
    • IT Literate
    • Management skills

    Experience

    • To have experience of successful liaisons with both customers and suppliers
    • Evidence of achievement within a commercial environment
    • Results orientated
    • Financial awareness
    • Proven track record in project management and client growth

    Languages

    • Fluent English
    • French is an added advantage

    Mobility requirements

    Job location Sage Software Nigeria, Ikoyi, Lagos
    National travel (% time away from job location) 20%
    International travel (% time away from job location) 30% 
     
    Additional Comments
    Prepared to work additional hours as required.

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    Business Development Executive / Key Account Manager

    Job description

    Key Accountabilities

    • Monitoring the day to day commercial performance of each account within a portfolio.
    • Regularly liaising with existing clients to identify new business opportunities.
    • Identifying new waste stream solutions to offer clients to extend our existing services.
    • Progressively manage an opportunity pipeline, closing all possible opportunities to achieve a Gross Profit result in line with quarterly targets.
    • Ensuring all clients understand the services on offer from Sage Pastel and other group companies.
    • Upkeep of electronic records using marketing, sales and training based technologies.
    • High level project management of all new contracts and services to the prescribed clients.
    • Provide industry leading audit finding reports to clients via email or the online portals.
    • Provide detailed information and reports to the directors of the company as and when required.
    • Carry out analysis and produce reports on a monthly and as and when required basis.
    • Daily liaison with other members of the team to provide information and ensure that customers receive excellent customer service and suppliers provide consistent services.
    • Managing a range of customer projects at any one time.
    • Advise on changes and trends in the marketplace and the activities of competitors.
    • Assist the Marketing Executive with content of company literature and out-going correspondence collecting and signing up new case study clients.
    • Undertake tasks and projects as agreed that are within jobholders experience, skills and capabilities.
    • Be a self-starter and independent thinker with the aptitude to work
    • Excellent time management and follow-up skills
    • Ability to work independently in dynamic and fast-paced environment
    • Team player with the ability to share knowledge

    Key Relationships

    External

    Customers, Prospective Customers, Government Agencies & Local Authorities 

    Internal

    All staff employed by Sage Pastel, Sage Group of companies, Departmental heads and Directors 

    Focus

    (Nature of interaction)
    • Effective business relationships
    • Ensuring all transactions are profitable and meet the Gross Profit targets required by the company.
    • To achieve business Goals.

    Performance Indicators

    (What criteria will be used to assess performance) 

    • Increasing trading and retaining current trading levels with existing customers.
    • Accurate record keeping.
    • Successful liaison with both customers and suppliers.
    • Successful management of multiple projects.

    Capability Profile

    • Ideal candidates will have sound technical knowledge, with a minimum of 5 years proven sales track record.
    • The successful applicant will display strong interpersonal and communication skills, specifically with a good telephone/face-to-face manner.

    Qualifications Essential

    • SSC (WAEC)
    • Degree in Business Analysis , Business Development , Marketing or Similar
    • MCSE                           

    Desirable

    • It is essential that the jobholder is in possession of a current driving licence, and own car.
    • Cellular telephone
    • Able to travel in West Africa
    • Valid International Passport
    • Sage Pastel  Evolution PECI qualified will be an advantage.
    • Solid experience in and strong knowledge of business and business processes and the application of software within this.
    • 5 years of proven and consistent success in selling enterprise software solutions and services in the mid-market segment.

    Skills

    • Experience of multiple project management
    • Excellent communication skills
    • Display commercial acumen
    • Good negotiation skills
    • Ability to work alone and in a team
    • Able to plan and prioritise as required
    • Sound understanding of the commercial processes
    • IT Literate
    • Management skills

    Experience

    • To have experience of successful liaisons with both customers and suppliers
    • Evidence of achievement within a commercial environment
    • Results orientated
    • Financial awareness
    • Proven track record in project management and client growth

    Languages

    • Fluent English
    • French is an added advantage

    Mobility requirements

    Job location Sage Software Nigeria, Ikoyi, Lagos
    National travel (% time away from job location) 20%
    International travel (% time away from job location) 30% 
     
    Additional Comments
    Prepared to work additional hours as required.

    Method of Application

    Interested and suitably and qualified candidates should click here to apply online.

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