Brave Venture Labs Cybersecurity Business Development Manager Jobs in Kenya

Brave Venture Labs Cybersecurity Business Development Manager Jobs in Kenya

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About the role

  • Based in Nairobi – Kenya, with some travel requirements in the East African region, reporting to Africa’s Business Development Manager
  • 8 to 10 years of Business Development (or sales) experience preferably in cybersecurity, otherwise in IT, software and services field in a leadership capacity
  • Experiences in handling large accounts in the government, financial and telecom sectors
  • Exposure to Strategy & Business Development / Previous experience in Kenya or Africa preferable
  • Proven track record of closing Cybersecurity or IT deals preferably in East Africa
  • Strong domain knowledge of latest trends in IT security and Cybersecurity and their applications
  • Both a sales and technical background background / ability to articulate cybersecurity offering to C-level and executives within large enterprise accounts
  • Preferably with an existing network of contacts

    Skills and Qualifications
  • Computer Engineer or Min. BS in Computer Science, Information Systems, or IT
  • Results oriented, with ability-to / track-record to achieve sales goals and targets
    A “Go getter” attitude with a passion for sales
  • Excellent prospecting, sales planning and closing skills
  • Technical selling skills and ability to build and expand customer relationships
  • Proven experience in developing and implementing business strategies, balancing strategic thinking with tactical execution and driving sales and revenues
  • Persistence, willingness to learn and adapt on a daily basis
  • Analytical thinking, strong capability of project management and problem-solving skills, sound judgment and an ability to resolve issues and problems in a timely manner
  • Accountable, responsible and risk sensitive
  • Autonomous with self-initiative and drive to work well on his own
  • Leadership and ability to drive team
  • Excellent time-management skills and ability to meet deadlines
  • Strong interpersonal, organizational, communication (verbal and written), negotiation, persuasion, marketing and presentation skills
  • Ability to travel within East Africa as required
  • Computer literate (Windows, Word, Excel and PowerPoint)

    Key Tasks &
    Responsibilities:

  • Business Development
  • Researching, identifying and reporting on business opportunities in targeted markets
  • Developing a robust pipeline of opportunities and revenue streams
  • Working with partners (vendors and customers) to extend reach and drive adoption
  • Arranging events and campaigns (workshops, awareness, promotion, PR…etc.) to support sales
  • Customer Relations Management
  • Promoting the image of the company by demonstrating professionalism, reliability and technical knowledgeable.
  • Expanding customers’ base by: Proactively prospecting for new clients and conducting research to identify new accounts and customer needs
  • Maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the CRM system by providing updates on daily basis for accounts, leads, and activities (meetings held, calls and client interaction…etc.)

    Sales Management
  • Managing the full sales life-cycle, from initial prospect through to closing sales
  • Negotiating quotations with customers, studying their remarks and feedback, revising offers as necessary while remaining within
  • Authority Matrix limits in terms of pricing, discounts, and terms of payment
  • Monitoring customers’ receivables to ensure collection targets are achieved

    Target Setting & Achievement
  • Ensuring that monthly, quarterly and yearly targets are met (Sales, leads, customers’ base, collection…etc.)

    Technical, Sales and After Sales Support
  • Reviewing and approving technical submittals prepared by technical and sales team
  • Following-up on the resolution of customers’ problems and complaints
  • Overseeing the project from inception until handing-over

    Feedback & Reporting
  • Providing regular market activity and market positioning and target progress reports
  • Updating Senior Management on weekly basis and sending report on activities done and expected activities for the week to follow
  • Participating to selection & recruitment of his team
  • Coaching and training his staff members and making training recommendations

    Benefits:
  • Performance based bonus
  • Medical Insurance
  • Company Car

    How to Apply
  • Interested and qualified candidates should apply online by 2nd October 2019
  • For more information and job application details, see; Brave Venture Labs Cybersecurity Business Development Manager Jobs in Kenya

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