Business Development Manager (with Telco Experience)
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Job Purpose: To take a global perspective on market opportunities and lead in the assessment and prioritization of these opportunities towards the achievement of the commercial objectives of the organisation.
The development and maintenance of a long-term commercial strategy for the company ensuring that the business looks ahead at the longer-term, strategic opportunities that will provide a step change for the business and achieve maximum sales, profitability, growth, and account penetration within the telecommunications industry by effectively selling the company’s products and services.
Key Accountabilities
- Business Development:
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities in the A2P SMS space.
- Build and maintain relationships with key decision-makers at potential client companies.
- Develop and execute sales strategies to drive revenue growth.
- A2P SMS Expertise:
- Stay up to date on industry trends, regulatory requirements, and best practices in A2P SMS.
- Develop a deep understanding of our A2P SMS platform and its capabilities.
- Partnerships and Collaborations:
- Identify potential partners and collaborations that can drive growth in our A2P SMS business.
- Negotiate and close partnership agreements that align with our business goals.
- Sales and Revenue Growth:
- Meet or exceed sales targets and revenue growth objectives.
- Develop and maintain a pipeline of potential clients and opportunities.
- Market Analysis and Research:
- Conduct market research and analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and challenges in
the A2P SMS space.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Responsible for identifying and pursuing new business
- Accountable and responsible for the preparation of business plans, cases for new businesses and financial analysis
- Lead the preparation of compelling proposals, presentations, and marketing materials.
- Responsible for the management of strategic partnerships
- Build market position by locating, developing, defining and closing business relationships
- Identify trendsetter ideas by researching industry and related events, publications and announcements
- Screen potential business deals by analysing market strategies, deal requirements and financials
- Promote the company's brand to ensure it has a recognised global brand and appeal
- Develop and support the company with marketing initiatives through various forums
- Examine risk and potential for business opportunities
- Develop processes and procedures in the unit and ensure compliance with the legal requirements, industry regulations, organisational policies and professional codes.
- Any other duties that may be assigned by the Commercial Director and or Company Executives.