BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE

Our team is expanding, and we are now looking for a Business Development Executive who will be responsible for the entire sales process by generating leads, customer acquisition, management, and retention.

Responsibilities:

We are exploring ways to grow our team and in taking ownership of this role, your main areas of responsibility will be:

• Manage the Company’s daily sales process and activities to acquire new active clients, including customers’ retention and growth.
• Assist the line manager with the department strategy, direction, and values, to ensure that the team’s aligned with such strategy.
• 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 product positioning and pricing, and competitor analysis.
• Issue reports and information updates to management, colleagues, and direct reports as requested.
• Work closely with the Customer Services team to ensure that customers are handled in an appropriate and timely manner.
• Collaborate with the in-house marketing team to identify requirements for any sales and marketing activities to pertinent customers, including sales and marketing collateral and campaigns.
• Liaise with Legal and Finance departments to ensure an effective minimal risk accounts receivable from customers, sales channels, and partners.
• Work closely with Product Development, Tech and Support departments to ensure that products and service match the requirements of the department, provide feedback and information accordingly.
• 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 Chief Executive Officer or line manager.

Requirements:

We are looking for an individual with a diploma or a degree in Business Administration, Marketing or a relevant field and at least one year working experience in international sales. Additionally, the ideal candidate will have:

• Strong sales and marketing acumen.
• Target and objective driven.
• Strong work ethics and time management.
• Self-driven and able to assume responsibility, to identify and resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office including PowerPoint.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Experience within the communications and mobile messaging industry will be considered an asset.
• Ability to collaborate with other teams and departments.
• Ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines and changing priorities.

The Benefits:

We believe that our employees are our greatest asset and apart from providing a competitive salary, we also provide our employees with the option of working flexibly and according to their lifestyles. 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. All our employees are provided with:

• Career progression
• Training
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Gym allowance
• Flexible working hours
• Hybrid work option
• Team activities

To apply, please send your CV to careers@fortytwo.com