About Fortytwo
Born in Sweden and headquartered in Malta, at Fortytwo, we are a multicultural team of professionals, and we pride ourselves on being innovative, and robust. We are a global communication technology solutions provider specialising in international mobile messaging solutions and services through its proprietary infrastructure, systems, and platforms. With a global messaging connectivity network that reaches more than five (5), billion subscribers, worldwide, Fortytwo is a leader in this dynamic messaging interoperability industry.
The Opportunity
We are seeking to recruit a Business Account Executive to identify, research and develop opportunities for business growth, lead negotiations, and maintain solid relationships with the Company’s clients.
Your Responsibilities
We are exploring ways to grow our team and in taking ownership of this role, your main areas of responsibility will be:
Responsible to manage the Company’s daily wholesale sales process and activities to acquire new active clients, including customers’ retention and growth.
Develop and maintain a trading (buying and selling) network within the A2P messaging community.
Understand the department strategy, direction and values, ensuring the team’s alignment with such strategy, and discuss any gaps with your Line Manager.
Recommend and assist the Head of Business Development to develop and implement customer-focused sales processes, policies and procedures, while ensuring these are adhered to.
Assist in setting department budgets, forecasts and targets to achieve the Company’s sales targets.
Assist in managing the commercial aspects of Fortytwo’s products, including but not limited to product positioning and pricing, and competitor analysis.
Provide all required reporting and information updates to management, colleagues and direct reports as requested.
Collaborate with other team members to ensure that all sales processes are carried out smoothly, appropriately, professionally, and in a timely manner.
Work closely with the network operations team to create value-adding propositions for customers.
Attend fairs, conferences and exhibitions, or travel on work as required from time to time.
Any other tasks and functions as they may arise, or that are appointed by the CEO or appointed line manager.
Your skillset
Preferably one year of working experience in the mobile messaging industry.
Diploma/Degree in Business Administration or similar field.
Strong background in international sales and marketing acumen.
Strong work ethic and good time management skills.
Self-driven, able to assume responsibility, to identify and resolve issues promptly.
Computer literate.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to collaborate with other teams and departments.
Ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines and changing priorities.
The selected candidate will be expected to travel to attend conferences and/or business trips as may be required from time to time.
The Benefits
We believe that our employees are our greatest asset. By joining Fortytwo, you will have the opportunity to work in an ambitious team that strives to deliver with great team spirit and a multicultural environment. The benefits include:
High sales commission
Competitive salary
Flexible work arrangements
Career progression
Health Insurance
Life Insurance
Discounts on other insurance policies
Employee wellness allowance
Team activities
Fresh fruit and snacks
Casual dress code
An opportunity to live and work in the sunny Mediterranean island of Malta