Senior Business Development Specialist
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Job description for Senior Business Development Specialist at The KPI Institute
- Manages the planning, development, execution and promotes the sales campaigns of projects, products and services of The KPI Institute through all communication channels;
- Builds, develops, maintains and manages a strong networking with key stakeholders to further increase the impact of the sales campaigns;
- Establishes, develops and sustains business relationships with current and potential customers to generate leads for the organization’s products/services;
- Contacts prospective customers to present the benefits of enterprise sales accounts and converts them in loyal customers;
- Identifies leads for developing prospective customers and determines their potential;
- Generates sales activities that will lead to the growth of the customer data base;
- Assures continuous communication on LinkedIn Groups and other professional web based communities on performance management related topics promoting The KPI Institute offering;
- Identify and evaluate new business opportunities, including new markets, growth areas, trends, customers, partnerships, products, and services.
- Forge and maintain strong relationships with key contacts in existing and new accounts, including negotiating and closing deals.
- Develop and implement strategic business plans to achieve revenue and growth targets.
- Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams across the business to ensure the successful execution of strategies and projects.
- Analyze market strategies by researching industry and market trends and creating detailed business plans on commercial opportunities (expansion, business development, etc.).
- Oversee the development of marketing literature and web-based features to support sales strategies.
- Manage complex contract negotiations and work with legal counsel as required.
- Mentor and coach junior business development staff and team members to build the organization’s business development capabilities.
- 1-2 years of proven working experience as a senior business development, senior sales executive, or a relevant role;
- Hold a university degree preferably in business, sales or other similar disciplines;
- Have excellent communication skills, both in speaking and writing;
- Be able to work independently, but also as part of a team;
- Be passionate about talking to people and be results oriented;
- Are energetic, entrepreneurial, hardworking and persistent;
- Have a creative thinking who thrives for continuous challenges and personal growth;
- Excel in written and verbal English.
- Proven sales track record;
- Communication and negotiation skills;
- Ability to build rapport;
- Time management and planning skills;
- 20+ years spent on researching KPI best practice;
- 220+ research reports published to date;
- 6 continents on which we deliver trainings;
- 42 global partner organizations;
- 78 countries where we delivered educational programs.
- Young and enthusiastic working environment;
- A work environment that rewards innovative ideas;
- Flexible working hours;
- CV;
- Cover letter.
Interview process
- CV screening
- Initial interview
- Practical evaluation
- Reference check
- Technical interview