Business Development Manager (USA) - Softeq

ABOUT SOFTEQ 

Established in 1997, Softeq was built from the ground up to specialize in new product development and R&D, tackling the most difficult problems in the tech sphere. Now we've expanded to offer early-stage innovation and ideation plus digital transformation business consulting. Our superpower is to deliver all of this under one roof on a global scale. So let's get started and build a better future together. 

OUR VALUES: Softeq employees are guided by values – every day, in every decision and action. We crystallized what we believe into five core values: Trust, Empathy, Collaboration, Commitment and Innovation.

We need a proven sales hunter to drive our growing business in the United States! In the Business Development Manager role, you will be responsible for the business development (sales) of our services business. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of selling services, a deep understanding of the USA market, and the ability to drive revenue growth. 

This position is based in Houston, Texas (hybrid mode). 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• As a Business Development Manager, you will serve as front-line sales contributor for the region responsible for identifying and creating new sales opportunities within our target accounts to win those opportunities
• Develop and implement regional sales strategies and objectives to meet regional, corporate revenue and profit goals 
• Establish and maintain relationships with key customers and partners by working closely with our account management team 
• Monitor market trends and competitive activities and develop strategies to respond to them 
• Meet or exceed sales and revenue targets as assigned
• Properly manage your sales pipeline and report/forecast as appropriate on a regular basis 
• Work closely with the Sales leader to develop an annual sales plan that will be modified/updated on a quarterly basis
• Plan will include clear, concise plans to meet annual quotes
• Responsible for effective regional planning and strong activity to achieve maximum efficiency of time to prospect and cultivate new accounts, grow current accounts, and produce adequate sales volume to meet outlined sales targets
• Promote and develop sales initiatives to increase market share
• Maintain competitive awareness and keep Softeq appraised of significant trends and understand relevant market dynamics within the USA
• Generate customer activities required to drive sales in the region such as meeting with clients on a go forth basis and participating in industry events and conferences

 QUALIFICATIONS

• 5 to 10 years of business development or sales experience in technical consulting/services for the IT industry required with proven ability to sell technical solutions
• Bachelor's degree in technical or a related field preferred but not required
• Prior experience developing new relationships, new account acquisition, and managing sales pipeline
  
• Strong understanding of the USA market, industry trends, and customer needs
• Excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills 
• Strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills 
• Ability to develop and execute strategic plans to meet sales goals
• 50% travel requirement (calendar year) within the USA