Business Development Executive

4 days ago

Johannesburg, South Africa Progressive Edge Full time

Business Development Executive SaaS Software
Permanent
Johannesburg (In Office)
The role
We are looking for an experienced Business Development Executive to join our team
This role will focus on driving new business sales by qualifying suitable leads, conducting demos (online and face-to-face) and closing deals. You will be working closely with the sales team to maximize opportunities and ensure we achieve sales targets consistently.
This is a rare opportunity to join the team of an incredibly inspiring, Silicon Valley backed company that is growing rapidly in South Africa and beyond.
You will need to be an ambitious, proven new business development specialist with a passion for technology and showcasing the unique opportunities this presents for our clients.

**Responsibilities**:
Achieving sales targets by taking responsibility for new business development throughout the entire sales cycle. From lead development, presenting solutions, negotiation, through to deal closure.
Although inbound leads are created by marketing and an SDR team, you will still be responsible for developing key strategic leads in our chosen markets.
Proactive learning and education of our product content guides, and services provided by the business to ensure we are always providing accurate information.
Work closely with prospective clients to identify their needs and answer key questions in order to facilitate rapid evaluation of our product and thus quicker sales processes.
Nurture your pipeline effectively, with a focus on flow and pace, and constant projection to revenue target achievement.
Meet with prospective clients to demo the product, using innovative approaches where required.
Collaborate with our development team to provide feedback from the market and provide input to assist in guiding the product road map.
Collaborate with the leadership team to put together and submit quotations to prospective clients.
Educate customers on the solution in a consultative way, resulting in successful negotiations and contracts submitted for signature.
Continue to maintain excellent relationships with all prospective clients, as well as internal team members and leadership team.
Successfully drive revenue growth, ensuring revenue target achievement.
**Requirements**:
Minimum 4 years B2B sales experience (Non-negotiable)
Completed Degree (commerce or technical)
Excellent communicator, verbal and written - with a passion for sales
Excellent presentation skills to individuals and groups
Proven experience in cold-calling and lead generation
Technology focused and highly passionate about the benefits of technology for businesses
Proven ability to build new relationships quickly (across levels) and generate new business from these
Self-starter with ability to work independently without micro-management but is also a team player

is a hunter, not a farmer, and thrives on finding and closing new business deals (not account management and relationship management)
has some experience or knowledge of the financial services industry
has sold computer software to businesses, preferably SaaS software
has humble confidence and an energy for excellence
is smart and a fast learner

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