Assist founders in developing and executing business development strategy and plan, both short and long range, to ensure achievement of company sales targets, growth in profits and expansion of company services
Research, analyze and monitor financial, technological and demographic factors so that market opportunities may be capitalized on and effects of competition may be minimized
Identify potential market segments/ verticals
Achieve revenue and contribution targets, build credibility in the market & gain market share
Ensure customer satisfaction by achieving delivery and service quality norms
Ensure timely collection of payment as per agreed terms with the customer
Ensure target achievement of team members from different product & geographic domains
Identify prospective alliance partners and enter into strategic alliances
Initiate process improvement and ensure compliance to quality standards to ensure quality of all deliverables
Required Experience, Skills and Qualifications
Minimum 10-15 years work experience in sales role of which last 5 years must have managed team of at least 15 or more team members
Bachelors/ Engineering Degree
MBA preferred
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in the English language
Possess extensive knowledge of sales principles and practices, and an ability to coach others on them
Strong analytical and quantitative skills; ability to use hard data and metrics to back up assumptions, recommendations, and drive actions
Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams
Strength in problem solving, issue-resolution, ability to work in a deadline-driven work environment, attention to detail, and ability to multitask
Strong leadership and team building skills
Should have market intelligence, knowledge of competitors products and future business plans